Northrop Grumman Australia · 12 hours ago
Quality Engineer Level 2 or Level 3
United States-Massachusetts-Devens
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 to join their team in Devens, MA. The role involves developing and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards, and managing improvement projects to drive operational excellence.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Program Quality Plans for opto-electrical components, sub-systems and systems, based on customer and internal specification requirements
Develop and maintain standards for quality, including operating methods, processes, systems and procedures; Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to establish and sustain process capability
Evaluate components and sub-systems; Review and verify electro-optical testing methods and test environments; Compile data and define changes required in product design, testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements; Evaluate product compliance and readiness to release
Recommend test methods, statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product Quality, and propose changes to improve system and/or process capability
Develop documentation as required to support customer and test/certification requirements
Perform first article qualifications, Failure Investigations, and effectively drive resolution processes. Manage improvement projects to drive Operational Excellence
Participate in MRB Process
Support and process Mission Assurance requirements as needed
Execute other assignments based on Business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience for Level 2
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience for Level 3
No clearance required to start
Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience developing and implementing Program Quality Plans and support processes
Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings
Experience using product verification instruments including CMM – CMM programming capability is a plus
Experience in RCCA; Continuous Improvement; and Process Engineering
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Preferred
Master's degree in science, or a STEM discipline
5+ years' expertise in Quality Assurance
Proficient in application of Process Engineering methodologies
Proficiency in QMS auditing
ASQ Certification(s) or Equivalent Quality Certification(s)
Understanding of Configuration Management process
Ability to provide training on the application of Quality methodologies
Lean / Six Sigma Green Certification
Strong Analytical and Technical acumen
Exceptional presentation skills
DoD/Defense Contractor Industry experience (e.g. Aerospace/Space/Defense/Mission/Semiconductor)
Knowledge of Manufacturing Operational Excellence
Knowledge of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase