Engineer Mission Assurance Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Rocket Center, WV

19d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

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. The Mission Assurance/Quality Engineer will provide leadership to our Missile Products team at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position acts as a quality liaison for Operations, Program Management, customer, government agencies and various other functions. This position will be on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work opportunities on this role. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Requirements

Level 3: A bachelors degree with 5 years of experience or a masters degree with 3 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university.
Level 4: A bachelors degree with 8 years of experience or a masters degree with 6 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma training and certification
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

Responsibilities

Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.
Analyze data and drive process improvements
Receive and/or develop inspection plans based upon statistical methods
Review data and statistical analysis to assess process capability to meet required standards and specifications
Use Lean tools such as risk assessment, 8D, DFMEA and/or PFMEA
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 FAAT 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