Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst to develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
Requirements
- Experience in at least one of the following standards (IPC, J-Std, MIL-STD)
- Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI).
- Certified in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies
- Certified auditor
- Experience Facilitating RCCAs with technical groups
- SAP Experience
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Tableau or equivalent tools for statistical analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
- Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
- Implements and audits Principles and Operating Practices to fit quality objectives and quality scope.
- Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
- Initiate Corrective Action Plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify the root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
Other
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- US Citizenship required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions;
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available