Engineer Mission Assurance Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

87d • $77,200 - $115,800

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Requirements

• Level 2: A bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience or a master's degree with 0 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university. Will consider 6 years of direct experience doing Mission Assurance Engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Level 3: A bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience or a master's degree with 3 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university. Will consider 9 years of direct experience doing Mission Assurance Engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Able to use custom manufacturing software (i.e. Solumina) to maintain quality records, traceability, etc.
• Able to work on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Use tools such as risk assessment, 8D, Root Cause Analysis

Responsibilities

• Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.
• Analyze data and drive process improvements
• Develop inspection plans based upon contractual requirements
• Review data and statistical analysis to meet required standards and specifications
• Facilitate Root Cause Corrective Actions
• Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits to make sure that they are working according to plan
• Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including qualifications of new suppliers
• Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware
• Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate issues and findings

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree