QUAL ASSURANCE LEAD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Lead to join our team in Elkridge, MD.

Responsibilities will be:

• Evaluate in-process and completed sub-assemblies of systems and identify defects in accordance with governing documentation.

• Perform inspections using tooling and check-off lists for the complete inspection of sub-assemblies and systems. Interface with manufacturing operations and engineering personnel to improve processes and documentation issues.

• Conduct inspections of complex components to determine, from visual and dimensional checks, piece/part conditions that contribute to, or cause, defects.

• Perform in-process, sampling, First Article Inspections, and final inspection on a variety of complete electromechanical LRUs and systems. Visually inspect for appropriate electrical assembly specifications and standards.

• Review metrics, procedures, and techniques used to inspect materials, parts, units, and/or systems at inspection, in order to make necessary corrections to prevent recurrence.

• Perform ISO Audits as required by audit coordinator after receiving certification.

• Submit contract end item product as required. Inspect shipment and shipping paperwork such as government/customer shipping documents, packaging and preservation information using applicable specifications. Some interface with contracts personnel is also required for shipping process.

• Interface with customer and government (DCMA) for required in-process inspections through final inspection as well as contract end item submittals and final pack and shipping process.

• Perform as a Quality Process Control Aide in an AS-9100 process-oriented organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of inspection experience.
• SAP experience.
• Quality inspection
• Drawing review experience. (CADSTAR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Confidential clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability and willingness to work at both the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites, including driving between sites on some days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electromechanical assembly experience.
• Geometric tolerancing experience.
• AS 9100 experience
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Confidential clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,517.00 - $132,658.00

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 stat