Quality Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Quality Analyst to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

No remote work opportunities available for this position.

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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• Evaluate quality data collection systems and processes to determine whether these data collection processes adequately depict the quality of products and processes involving suppliers, manufacturing test and life cycle management.
• Support projects and processes that ensure continuously improving value to our customers and market segments.
• Assist Mission Assurance Engineers with inspection definitions and supplier requirements.
• Observe and identify improvement opportunities to Mission Assurance Engineering for discrepancy items and reporting.
• Verify process control activities and reports deficiencies as appropriate.
• Assist Mission Assurance Engineers with root cause analysis investigations and corrective action development.
• Support Mission Assurance Engineers in conducting Corrective Action Review Board activities.
• Investigate internal audit-related findings and helps coordinate activities to resolve issues.
• Support the administration of the Quality Management System Documentation and Record Control processes.
• Prepare and present data in management-level presentations.
• Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
• Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
• Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

• Must have 7 years of relevant experience. Will consider a bachelors degree with 3 years of experience or a masters degree with 1 year of experience.
• Ability to deal with problems involving inputs and variables throughout the processes.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written procedures.
• Ability to apply basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow standard work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and areas of focus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from area managers, vendors, and customers.
• General knowledge of quality management system

• Knowledge of SAP
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