Quality Analyst / Principal Quality Analyst

Quality Analyst / Principal Quality Analyst

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Quality Analyst / Principal Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA. This position is a first shift, 4 / 10, Mon-Thurs. schedule, with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure that performance, products, and services conform to established company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly, maintenance, and processes.
• Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier and subcontractor representatives to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Recommend corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.
• Evaluate maintenance processes and equipment to determine capability, improve efficiency, and assure quality standards.
• Perform quality assurance inspections, process audits, and surveillance on all phases of maintenance and sustainment.
• Assure all material components used comply with applicable standards.
• Determine procedures for controlling product and process quality.
• Review quality trend analyses and related quality performance and customer satisfaction data.
• Maintains liaison with manufacturing, engineering, material management, supplier, and customer personnel to resolve quality problems.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.