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.

The Quality Team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Quality Engineer, based out of the Spectrum Technology Center facility in San Diego, CA. This position will support programs under the following operating units: Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) and Networking Terminals, Applications, and Strategic Communications (NTASC).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Ownership of preparation and delivery of final material/ paperwork for all hardware shipments, ensuring accurate reports for as built configurations, full material traceability, and work-in-process inspections/ testing completion.
* Field Engineer support is expected at 25% to various sites across the United States. Consists of assisting and evaluating various programs and functions during payload installation/ removal processes. Field engineer support is expected to last 4-7 days at a time, and occurs throughout the year based on flight schedules.
* Calibration assistant administrator, act as assistant liaison between the calibration laboratory and custodians. Ensure that all equipment used in any test and measuring process is within its established calibration interval as specified in our local calibration program. Assist with discrepancy reports and calibration cycle notification to custodians.
* Develop and execute Quality Plans in support of multiple programs that ensures technical and contractual requirements are achieved throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing and test phases of each program. Coordinate in-process and final inspection activities in accordance with Quality Plans, including key/mandatory inspection points.
* Engage directly with cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations and program management. Provide technical expertise to find real-time solutions to internal constraints and manage/mitigate risks.
* Review and approve Manufacturing Work Instructions to ensure that all requirements are accounted for and thoroughly/clearly defined for manufacturing.
* Ownership of assigned program non-conformance processing, including disciplined root cause investigations, corrective action implementation and rigorous follow-up to verify effectiveness.
* Perform internal quality audits of assigned program technical requirements to ensure proper interpretation and implementation.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, inclusive teamwork, and disciplined root cause problem solving.

MAQEA

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor rsquo;s degree or above in a related STEM field and 2+ years of relevant work experience required
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
* Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
* Knowledge and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles
* Experience working within Quality Management Systems
* Experience working within a Shop Floor Management System
* Experience working directly with external customers and suppliers to communicate requirements and resolve technical issues
* Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills
* Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes
* Training and successful application of lean principles
* Proficient in SAP and MES systems
* Knowledge of mechanical and non-destructive inspection techniques and tools