Job Description

Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We rsquo;re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we rsquo;ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you rsquo;ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Quality is a core value at Northrop Grumman and a cornerstone of our company rsquo;s success. We are steadfast in our commitment to our technologies, processes, services, and projects. By accepting that ldquo;Quality is Personal, rdquo; our employees acknowledge the impact our actions have on the missions of our global customers.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Baltimore Center of Excellence (CoE) factory quality operations based in Linthicum, Maryland. The qualified applicant will be a leading voice for Quality in the manufacturing cell(s) to which they are assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Quality Engineer ndash;

* Operates successfully in a team atmosphere ndash; interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders and customers
* Engages in production floor activities ndash; monitors manufacturing processes, performs quality assessments and audits, and reviews non-conforming material
* Provides engineering support for the inspection organization
* Facilitates Corrective Action Board (CAB) process including data gathering, analysis, and presentation
* Solves problems by relentlessly pursuing root cause and driving for effective solutions
* Uses LEAN concepts and Six Sigma tools as aides to problem resolution
* Maintains and continuously develops technical knowledge in quality engineering, specifications/standards, drawing interpretation, measurement and analysis methods, processes and products, relevant technologies, and problem solving methodology
* Assists with the training of new personnel and participates in the design of training materials
* Has a working knowledge of MS Office Applications

MAQEA

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor rsquo;s Degree in a related STEM discipline
* 2+ years of relevant work experience (or 0 years with a Master 39;s Degree)
* Experience reviewing, analyzing and reporting on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems
* Possess technical knowledge in specifications and standards
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master 39;s degree in Engineering
* Certifications in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies
* Experience working in a MIL-STD-883 environment
* Experience with microelectronic design and/or manufacturing
* Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Minitab, Python, SQL, CAD Software Applications