Principal Quality Analyst​/Sr Principal Quality Analyst - R10218203

Principal Quality Analyst/Sr Principal Quality Analyst - R

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No relocation assistance available

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TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Quality Analyst or Sr Principal Quality Analyst with experience in quality, manufacturing, or inventory to join our team in Sykesville, MD.

This Shipping Quality Analyst will perform or assure quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program achievements in accordance with contractual requirements to support multiple programs. Candidates must work well in a team, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, possess the ability to plan and be customer-support focused. Individuals must also have demonstrated ability to evaluate whether documents, instructions and procedures are being followed during execution and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

This position is full-time on site.

• Reviews all material and associated documents moving in and out of the shipping area to support multiple programs
• Facilitates the documentation and resolution of all non-conforming material moving in and out of the shipping area
• Ensures that performance, products, and services conform to established company, customer, and regulatory standards
• Pulls, analyzes, and reports Shipping Quality metrics during weekly SQDCM meetings and monthly PCAB to site-wide management
• Leads process audits and continuous improvement efforts to identify and close gaps in the shipping processes
• Collaborates with packaging engineering and operations to ensure quality standards are in place
• Leads or participates in Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Makes recommendations based on issues or observations to site and program leadership for risk reduction and continuous improvement
• Is the Focal point for BPMI Government Representative inspections, periodic evaluations, and any associated formal or informal requests for corrective action
• Performs technical reviews of packaging instructions, drawings, SOW’s, etc. as required
• Collaborates in a team environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support weekend work, as needed.

• A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 9 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship required

• A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 12 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship required

• Experience with Quality reviews of shipping material and the shipping process
• Continuous Improvement
• Experience in developing or reviewing Root Cause / Corrective Action activity
• SAP experience and knowledge for tracking and managing material
• Experience with dispositioning hardware for quality related issues in a manufacturing facility
• Experience in Quality in a Defense Industry
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) techniques
• Experience with leading cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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…