RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 is currently seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to provide support to our Case Manufacturing Quality Team for our Copper Crossing location. This is a 4/10 shift.

Role description & Responsibilities: Day-to-day activities will include side-by-side participation with operations, engineering, and inspection personnel to ensure high quality product and processes while removing non-value added waste.Will work in an industrial environment and support solving complex engineering problems. Will effectively interact with Design engineering teams, Operations, Materials and Process experts, Process engineering, and Tool engineering to provide support across the Copper Crossing Value Stream.Provide and support nonconformance analysis for product and processes.Concur with material review board dispositions for product non-conformances. Lead and participate in non-conformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, preventative actions, and ensure corrective/preventive action implementation and effectiveness Coordinate, identify part non-conformance history, and communicate trends. Participate in program and quality assurance reviews.Track and report monthly quality performance metricsTrain or assist with training of new hires, and refresher training of current techniciansReview aerospace drawings and specifications and have sol id requirement interpretationsRoutinely coordinates technical issues with various programs and customers. Able to work independently, be a self-starter, and capable of Multi-taskingHave strong problem-solving skills and be a critical thinker, Have excellent computer, presentation, and communication skills.Focus on developing, establishing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes and controls thereby ensuring both performance and quality of manufactured products conform to established company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, as well as lasting customer satisfaction. Ensure customer requirements are our first priorityUnderstand the design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, as well as first article and quality inspections.Provide expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidlines and internal policies/procedures to assure compliance and will serve as liaison between the Case Quality Team and various other organizations including some governmental agencies.Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications and improve processing. Conduct internal audits of processes and procedures and act as an escort for internal and external auditors

Skills & Qualifications:

Prior experience in the following areas required:Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5) Dimensional Inspection TechniquesRoot Cause AnalysisStrong knowledge of MRB (Material Review Board) standards.Strong understanding of PES (Lean) principles with experience leading and implementing significant improvements such as mistake proofingStrong Microsoft Office Suite skills  Project Management SkillsCustomer coordination skillsHighly self-motivated person, able to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvementsStart-up program knowledge and experience a plusAble to get things done through formal and informal channels

Education & Experience Requirements:

BS degree - Classical Engineering Degree2 years’ experience with BS or 0 Years with MSPosition can be filled one level higher, BS and 5 years or MS and 3 yearsDemonstrated leadershipDemonstrated Customer Interface

Preferred Experience:

Quality and Lean certificationsQCMR (Quality Control Material Review) authority or history of authority. Understanding of digital inspection techniques using Leica and Romer arm equipmentExperience using and programming CMM’sComputer Aided Design and Software - i.e. Verisurf, Cameo, CAD/CAM, etc.

Competencies for Success:

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levelsExcellent problem solving skillsAble to deal effectively with stress and conflictHigh energy, results oriented, self-reliant, team playerAbility to multitask and prioritizeExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsStrong attention to detailDemonstrated work ethic

Salary Range: $73,400.00 - $110,000.00

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.