Quality Systems Assistant 5

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD
•$75,500 - $125,900•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 Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking Quality Systems Assistant 5 in our Inspection department reporting into Mission Assurance area in our Elkton, Maryland facility.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 8 years’ experience in inspection methodologies and inspection tools.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Skilled in using standard measuring equipment.
  • Interpret blueprints and be knowledgeable with geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
  • Must be able to interact and assist with Manufacturing and Engineering personnel in regards to part conformance and process capability.
  • Be safety oriented and willing to work with explosive components.
  • Strong computer skills i.e. Office, Quality systems, Inventory etc.
  • Willing to work overtime, as needed.
  • Detailed oriented.
  • Demonstrable ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
  • Shift work required.
  • Candidates must be capable of obtaining a Secret level government security clearance for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice To Haves

  • Working Knowledge of TipQA Application.
  • Working Knowledge of Solumina Application.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
  • Knowledge of Quality Inspection Process.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure incoming production materials and components meet engineering and configuration requirements.
  • Review and complete identified inspections according to process control documents, drawings and specifications.
  • Provide analysis and data to support program investigations.
  • Assist in First Article Inspections (FAI).
  • Prepare and present hardware and material packages to external customers for acceptance.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
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