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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $119K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading defense contractor that offers innovative systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to support their IBCS program in Huntsville, AL, ensuring that products meet quality standards and mission success through effective quality management practices.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and extract quality assurance requirements from documentation

Establish, implement, and maintain program mission assurance plans and practices used to ensure products and tools conform to company standards of excellence

Support tailoring and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures, including performing internal compliance audits and bringing non-conformances to resolution

Interpret mission assurance requirements and ensure those requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications, and product documents

Ensure compliance with contract program, quality, organizational, and industry alert requirements

Provide oversight into discrepancy review and failure investigations, as well as root cause and corrective action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and implement improvements to key metrics

Represent Mission Assurance at various program reviews and review boards that may include but are not limited to Material Review Board (MRB), Configuration Control Board (CCB), Failure Review Board (FRB), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Safety Review Board (SRB), Software Peer Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Corrective Action Board (CAB)

Contractor Data Requirements (CDRL) reviews, supplier audits, and inspections

Witness software testing, qualification, and Integration and Test

Provide Lab support and lab verification in preparation for software testing

Develop and deliver metrics and reports as needed

Collaborate with Program and Engineering management on program quality planning and the establishment of program quality objectives

Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to ensure quality standards are in place and met and to help resolve issues

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware Assurance PrinciplesInternal AuditsRisk ManagementTechnical DocumentationAdvanced ExcelSupplier Relationship ManagementSoftware TestingMicrosoft OfficeASQ Certified Quality EngineerTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 2 Years of related experience; No experience required with a Master's degree

Able to read documentation such as contractual standards, program plans, statement of work, requirements, software specs, test plans/procedures, and software test reports

Application of technical expertise, including a complete understanding of software assurance fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories

Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)

Experience conducting internal audits (AS9100, In-Process, Factory Accountability)

Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action process and tools

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Understanding of risk management principles and contractual requirement review

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance