Quality Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Devens, MA

45d

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. AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Strategic Business Unit, designs, develops, and manufactures precision, advanced optical products and systems such as deformable mirrors, optical systems, adaptive optics control systems and silicon carbide optical structures for the U.S. Government, commercial customers, and U.S. defense prime and second-tier contractors. Markets for these technologies include civilian astronomy and semiconductor capital equipment as well as defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ( ISR ) and Directed Energy. AOX delivers industrial photonics systems and development services for a variety of customers and applications. AOX excels in a range of applications from adaptive optical systems, deformable mirrors, wave-front sensors, precision actuators, to photonic systems that acquire and process data in real time for a variety of high availability applications. Learn more about AOX at https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics Overview Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, the Quality Engineer will develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished product. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place and met at all times; you will devise and implement methods, procedures, and plans for evaluating the precision and - conformance of products characteristics. You will also audit the Quality and Business Management Systems for effectiveness. You will ensure that corrective measures when implemented, meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. You will have input in the areas of design, supplied material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality, and an added plus if possesses lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies. This position is located in Devens, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science or a STEM discipline
2+ years' relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance
Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience developing and implementing Program Quality Plans and support processes
Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings
Experience using product verification instruments including CMM - CMM programming capability is a plus
Experience in RCCA; Continuous Improvement; and Process Engineering
Proficiency with MS Office applications
U.S. Citizenship required for employment
Same as above, but with 5+ years relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in science, or a STEM discipline
5+ years' expertise in Quality Assurance
Proficient in application of Process Engineering methodologies
Proficiency in QMS auditing
ASQ Certification(s) or Equivalent Quality Certification(s)
Understanding of Configuration Management process
Ability to provide training on the application of Quality methodologies
Lean / Six Sigma Green Certification
Strong Analytical and Technical acumen
Exceptional presentation skills
DoD/Defense Contractor Industry experience (e.g. Aerospace/Space/Defense/Mission/Semiconductor)
Knowledge of Manufacturing Operational Excellence
Knowledge of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Program Quality Plans for opto-electrical components, sub-systems and systems, based on customer and internal specification requirements
Develop and maintain standards for quality, including operating methods, processes, systems and procedures
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to establish and sustain process capability
Evaluate components and sub-systems
Review and verify electro-optical testing methods and test environments
Compile data and define changes required in product design, testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
Evaluate product compliance and readiness to release
Recommend test methods, statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product Quality, and propose changes to improve system and/or process capability
Develop documentation as required to support customer and test/certification requirements
Perform first article qualifications, Failure Investigations, and effectively drive resolution processes.
Manage improvement projects to drive Operational Excellence
Participate in MRB Process Support and process Mission Assurance requirements as needed
Execute other assignments based on Business needs