RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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.
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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team in Annapolis, MD.
What You'll Get to Do:
Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality‑control methods and lean manufacturing concepts.
Ensure product performance and quality meet company and regulatory standards.
Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
Investigate problems, create dispositions, and apply corrective actions for recurring issues; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to satisfy requirements.
Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and design or process modifications.
Select, construct, apply, and interpret basic quality tools (cause‑and‑effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, histograms).
Understand product and process approval systems, outlining validation and qualification methods such as beta testing, first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections.
Demonstrate corrective‑action basics: identify problems, contain issues, propose solutions, and verify effectiveness.
Basic Qualifications
2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; OR a Master’s degree.
Knowledge of SAP transaction processes
Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
Familiarity and knowledge of quality processes and procedures.
Experience with quality tools such as cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, and histograms
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with inspection methodologies
Ability to interpret inspection drawings and checklists; strong understanding of drawing terminology
Knowledge of validation and qualification methodologies
Exposure to First Article Inspection (FAI) criteria
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when…