Engineer Mission Assurance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% 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.

This position will be located at on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work is available for this position. Traveling at 50% of the time will be required.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting.

Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

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This position acts as a quality liaison for Operations, Program Management, customer, government agencies and various other functions.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.

• Analyze data and drive process improvements

• Receive and/or develop inspection plans based upon statistical methods

• Review data and statistical analysis to assess process capability to meet required standards and specifications

• Use Lean tools such as risk assessment, 8D, DFMEA and/or PFMEA

• Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits to make sure that they are working according to plan

• Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including FAAT qualifications of new suppliers

• Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware

• Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate issues and findings

-Travel to various sites NG and customer sites

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world.

With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

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Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or a masters degree with 0 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university. Will consider 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

• Be able to travel a significant percentage of time (50% minimum)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma training and certification

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Able to use custom manufacturing software (i.e. Solumina) to maintain quality records, traceability, etc.

• Able to work on multiple tasks in a…