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Associate Quality Control Analyst

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Confidential

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.


 

At Northrop Grumman Defense Systems we are seeking our next Associate Quality Control Analyst to support our Ammunition Operating Unit located in Plymouth, MN.

Position Description: 

Quality Analysts provide quality support to programs within the Northrop Grumman Armament Systems Ammunition Operating Unit. The Quality Analyst role is varied. While they serve as the designated reviewers for all incoming product acceptance data, they also serve as the main support for Program Quality Engineers regarding data analysis, metrics reporting, and test audits. This will require the Quality Analyst to be highly collaborative, detail oriented, and an excellent communicator. The successful Quality Analyst will work numerous projects simultaneously, be self-motivated, and manage their own schedule. This role is foundational to the success of the Program Quality Team and provides exposure to the inner workings of Armament Systems Program Quality and Supplier Quality teams.

Travel – 10%

**Location**

This position requires on-site support. Selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance to our site in Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates may not be available.

Duties:

  • Works directly with Quality Engineers and Supply Chain to evaluate, approve, and accept incoming material.
  • Evaluation will include reviewing raw material, chemicals, and/or finished product data to ensure compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations.
  • Perform audits of testing results to determine if product specifications are met.
  • Recommends non-conformance corrective action where necessary.
  • Supports Quality Engineers with data compilation, metrics reporting and creation of required technical documentation.
  • Provide limited production line support.
  • Engage with Quality Engineers, Engineers, Suppliers, and Customers as needed to improve data submittals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to work independently or engage with a cross functional team as appropriate
  • Ability to review large amounts of data every day
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a Quality related role (ex: Quality Analyst, Quality Technician, Inspector etc…)
  • Experience with GD&T
  • Experience reviewing manufacturing data, specifications, and standards
  • Experience creating and reviewing technical documents
  • Experience working with a cross functional team

Primary Level Salary Range: $60,200.00 - $90,200.00

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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