Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Program Quality Engineer /Principal Program Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Requisition ID: R10161507
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
3
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA. The selected candidate will represent the Quality and Mission Excellence department supporting a program in a Program Quality Engineer role, with responsibility for the overall program quality over the lifecycle of the program.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Quality Engineer supports a Program in a Program Quality Engineer role, with responsibility for the overall program quality over the lifecycle of the program. The Program Quality Engineer’s primary responsibilities include:
Developing and Supporting Program proposal activities,
Developing and implementing the Program Quality Plan,
Planning/establishing the baseline for the Program quality scope,
Support execution of the Program’s procurement, manufacturing, and test plans,
Monitoring and control of both supplier and manufacturing performance,
Driving and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) activities on the Program, and
Establishing good working relationships with customer and government representatives.
Additionally, the Quality Engineer:
Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into finished products.
Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and production equipment.
Conducts quality assurance tests and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products that do not meet required standards.
Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or related engineering role.
Knowledge of basic principles in various engineering disciplines.
Ability to engage with manufacturing and QC personnel to provide solutions using Quality principles.
Familiarity with standard Visual and Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Projects, and Excel.
Able to communicate and work effectively in a team setting.
Ability to travel, up to 10%.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a Program Quality role.
Experience within an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment.
Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
Familiarity with non-destructive testing techniques and tools.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
Experience collecting and analyzing metrics.
Ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment.
Problem solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to document, plan, and manage projects.
Experience working on DOD contracts and Supplier Quality efforts.
Salary Range:
$79,300 - $118,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Category:
Engineering
Location:
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
3
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA. The selected candidate will represent the Quality and Mission Excellence department supporting a program in a Program Quality Engineer role, with responsibility for the overall program quality over the lifecycle of the program.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Quality Engineer supports a Program in a Program Quality Engineer role, with responsibility for the overall program quality over the lifecycle of the program. The Program Quality Engineer’s primary responsibilities include:
Developing and Supporting Program proposal activities,
Developing and implementing the Program Quality Plan,
Planning/establishing the baseline for the Program quality scope,
Support execution of the Program’s procurement, manufacturing, and test plans,
Monitoring and control of both supplier and manufacturing performance,
Driving and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) activities on the Program, and
Establishing good working relationships with customer and government representatives.
Additionally, the Quality Engineer:
Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into finished products.
Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and production equipment.
Conducts quality assurance tests and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products that do not meet required standards.
Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or related engineering role.
Knowledge of basic principles in various engineering disciplines.
Ability to engage with manufacturing and QC personnel to provide solutions using Quality principles.
Familiarity with standard Visual and Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Projects, and Excel.
Able to communicate and work effectively in a team setting.
Ability to travel, up to 10%.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a Program Quality role.
Experience within an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment.
Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
Familiarity with non-destructive testing techniques and tools.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
Experience collecting and analyzing metrics.
Ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment.
Problem solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to document, plan, and manage projects.
Experience working on DOD contracts and Supplier Quality efforts.
Salary Range:
$79,300 - $118,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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