Job Description

The Mission Assurance/Quality Engineer will provide leadership to our Missile Products team at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position acts as a quality liaison for Operations, Program Management, customer, government agencies and various other functions. 

This position will be on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work opportunities on this role.
 
 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

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: 

Level 2:
•     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

​Level 3:
•     A bachelors degree with 5 years of experience or a masters degree with 3 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university. Will consider 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree
•    Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

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 dynamic environment 

 
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time