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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.
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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Associate Quality Engineer/Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
As an Associate Quality Engineer/Quality Engineer, this job function requires:
- An extensive review of engineering drawings along with equipment inspection and test support to evaluate the precision and accuracy of products being developed
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), maintainability and producibility aspects of a design
- Supporting various design reviews and inspections of the testing processes, mechanisms, systems integration and requirements verification
- An extensive review of supplier documentation to verify compliance to quality standards and contractual requirements as they pertain to the equipment being procured
- Quality assurance verification on systems and equipment designed, built and procured to ensure design parameters and materials meet required standards and specifications
- Interfacing with multiple suppliers, processing discrepant material tags, interfacing with stakeholder groups such as Liaison Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Global supply Chain, etc
- Review of engineering drawings along with equipment inspection and test support to evaluate the precision and accuracy of products being developed
- Driving corrective and preventive action to ensure continual improvement along with investigating and determining root causes of problems
- Providing imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools
- Good organizational and leadership skills
- Strong computer skills necessary along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- DOD Clearance Required to start
Basic Qualifications - Associate Quality Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, etc.) and no years of experience
- An Active, In-scope, DoD Secret Security Clearance with the last investigation occurring within the last five (5) years with the ability to obtain program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Knowledge of CAD software (i.e., AutoCAD, CATIA, Solid Works, NX) and MS Office Suite
Basic Qualifications - Quality Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, etc.) with 2 years of experience in Quality OR a Master's Degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, etc.) with 0 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field
- An Active, In-scope, DoD Secret level Security Clearance with the last investigation occurring within the last five (5) years with the ability to obtain program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Knowledge of CAD software (i.e., AutoCAD, CATIA, Solid Works, NX) and MS Office Suite
- Experience with reviewing engineering drawings
Preferred Qualifications - Associate Quality Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science/Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- The ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and customers
Preferred Qualifications - Associate Quality Engineer/Quality Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science/Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of AS9102 First Article and AS9103 Key Characteristic requirements
- The ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and customers
- Experience participating in the Material Review Board process
- Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills
- Experience with Supplier Engagement
- Experience with Root Cause/Corrective Action
- Experience with Material Review Board
- Experience with Laboratory Operations
Salary Range: $68,500.00 - $102,700.00Salary Range 2: $56,600.00 - $85,000.00
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
