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Northrop GrummanPosted 1 month ago

Quality Analyst

$75,800–$113,800 year

On-sitePalmdale, California, United States

Full TimeMasters DegreeEnterprise

Job Summary

Develop and implement program quality plans, procedures, and statistical quality control analyses using lean manufacturing and six-sigma tools. Ensure products conform to established company and regulatory standards by reviewing discrepancies in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems. Investigate problems to develop dispositions and corrective actions for recurring issues, interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives. Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and modifications while maintaining MRB Authority and Special Program Access. Must work any shift, lift up to 20lbs, and verify defects in confined spaces. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience in Quality Nonconformance documentation Preliminary Review experience tag generation
  • Master's Degree with 0 years of experience
  • Knowledge of Global Manufacturing processes as defined in process specifications or previous manufacturing experience
  • Ability to work any shift
  • Ability to obtain and maintain MRB Authority
  • Ability to make decisions that impact the organization's credibility, operations, and services
  • Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
  • Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously
  • Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
  • Must be able to verify defects by climbing on to or under aircraft in confined spaces
  • Must be able to sit for up to 5-10 hours at a time
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years)
  • Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
  • U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

  • Preliminary Review Authority or previous Preliminary Review Authority is required with a first pass yield of 94% or greater
  • Training and thorough knowledge of Nonconforming Material Control (NMC) Manual Via MRB Mentorship or previous MRB membership

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