Principal Quality Analyst/Sr Principal Quality Analyst - R10212529
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Control / Manager
Overview
Principal Quality Analyst/ Sr Principal Quality Analyst - R
Location:
Clearfield, Utah
Relocation assistance:
No relocation assistance available
Clearance:
Secret
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time
The Auditor will be part of the Clearfield Compliance audit team. Responsibilities include Audit SME for Nadcap, performing internal Nadcap audits, internal Quality Management System (QMS) audits and process audits, as part of the internal QMS audit plan. The successful applicant will participate as audit team member, or Lead Auditor, to verify and validate the NGAS AS9100/IS0 9001 Quality Management System and compliance to Nadcap certified processes.
Location:
Clearfield, Utah
- Lead the Clearfield audit team in scheduling the local Nadcap internal audits.
- Coordinate/facilitate Nadcap Audits at Clearfield by the PRI External Auditors, including escorting the auditors during the audit.
- Perform internal audits of Nadcap certified processes to ensure compliance with Nadcap requirements, including observing evidence of continuous improvement.
- Assist in the development of internal QMS audit objectives & scope.
- Perform audits of the Quality Management System (QMS) and its elements to ensure effectiveness with AS9100 requirements, including observing evidence of continuous improvement.
- Identify major findings, minor findings, opportunities for improvement and observations; report information to the process owner.
- Initiate, review, and approve corrective action responses and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions related to audit findings.
The auditor performs follow-up on the closure status of outstanding internal audit issues. The Auditor may assist Audit management with periodic internal status reporting, metrics, internal audit plan development, and acting as an independent resource throughout the sector.
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication; leadership to gain management acceptance of audit outcomes; good project management to prioritize multiple tasks; strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); solid understanding of root cause and corrective action process.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Quality Analyst (Auditor)
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (3 years with a Masters) in Quality Management Systems, audit and corrective action.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
- Quality-related audit experience.
- Quality audit training completed.
Preferred Qualifications – Principal Quality Analyst (Auditor)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor.
- Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
- AS9100 Lead Auditor trained.
- Nadcap audit experience.
Basic Qualifications – Sr Principal Quality Analyst (Auditor)
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience (6 years with Masters) in Quality Management Systems, audit and corrective action.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
- Quality-related audit experience.
- Quality audit training completed.
Preferred Qualifications – Sr Principal Quality Analyst (Auditor)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor.
- Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
- AS9100 Lead Auditor trained.
- Nadcap audit experience.
Primary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $
The above salary ranges are general guidelines;
Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base salary offers. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses depending on position.
Northrop Grumman also offers a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Application period: approximately 20 days from posting date; timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement:
Northrop Grumman does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
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