Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA.  This role supports production activities for marine propulsion and power generation equipment.  It is a 100% on-site role and is a 4th shift role.  Friday, Saturday, Sunday "Days" - core hours of 5:30 am -5:30 pm. Compensation for 4th shift reflects working 36 hours but is paid for 40 hours.

• Role and Responsibilities:
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• The Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality issues are addressed through MRB and that production is supported.
• Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
• Applies lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies in support of production Continuous Improvement activities.

This position can be hired at level 2 or the Principal level 3.

Basic Qualifications Engineer Quality:

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance, mission assurance, or related engineering role.
• Must be familiar with standard Visual and Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Experience in reading/interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and familiarity with GD&T
• Experience participating in root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) activities
• Good computer skills: Proficiency in use of  Microsoft Windows, Powerpoint, and Excel
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with standard inspection and non-destructive testing techniques and tools in a fabrication, machining, and assembly environment.
• Expertise in reading/interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T
• Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing metrics.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Experience planning and managing projects
• Experience conducting or managing internal audits
• Experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment
• Experience working on DOD contracts and on Supplier Quality efforts

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Quality:

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 5+ years of experience in a quality assurance, mission assurance, or related engineering role.
• Must be familiar with standard Visual and Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Experience in reading/interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and familiarity with GD&T
• Experience participating in root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) activities
• Good computer skills: Proficiency in use of of Microsoft Windows, Powerpoint, and Excel
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with standard inspection and non-destructive testing techniques and tools in a fabrication, machining, and assembly environment.
• Expertise in reading/interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T
• Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing metrics.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Experience planning and managing projects
• Experience conducting or managing internal audits
• Experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment
• Experience working on DOD contracts and on Supplier Quality efforts