Northrop Grumman
Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer - R10211210
Northrop Grumman, Elkridge, Maryland, United States, 21075
Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer - R10211210
Northrop Grumman invites applications for the Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer – R10211210 position in Elkridge, MD. The role focuses on developing, applying, and maintaining quality systems for manufacturing processes to minimize defects and drive continuous improvement. The position requires a combination of engineering expertise, quality assurance knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Relocation Assistance No relocation assistance available.
Clearance Secret clearance required.
Travel 25% travel expected.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
Perform oversight and monitoring of program risks and opportunities.
Assist in independent quality reviews to confirm contractual and customer requirements compliance.
Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and corrective action, ensuring documentation meets requirements.
Specialize in design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, reliability, inventory control, or R&D as applicable.
May be certified in Lean and Six‑Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience (Engineer) or Master’s degree + 0 years (Engineer).
Bachelor’s degree + 5 years (Principal Engineer Quality) / Master’s + 3 / PhD + 0.
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, confidence to brief senior management.
Ability to coordinate customer communications across multiple, diverse sites.
Experience performing Root Cause Corrective Action.
Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.
Experience with SAP.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI.
Experience working on Space hardware.
Manufacturing process knowledge a plus.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience planning and organizing activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management.
Record of increasing responsibility supporting manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical engineering organizations.
Experience evaluating circuit card assemblies for workmanship issues.
Experience in quality planning.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Salary Range Primary Level: $77,600 – $116,400. Secondary Level: $95,800 – $143,600.
Benefits Competitive benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and Long‑Term Incentives for VP/Director levels. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For full EEO statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship required for all positions with government clearance.
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Relocation Assistance No relocation assistance available.
Clearance Secret clearance required.
Travel 25% travel expected.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
Perform oversight and monitoring of program risks and opportunities.
Assist in independent quality reviews to confirm contractual and customer requirements compliance.
Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and corrective action, ensuring documentation meets requirements.
Specialize in design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, reliability, inventory control, or R&D as applicable.
May be certified in Lean and Six‑Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience (Engineer) or Master’s degree + 0 years (Engineer).
Bachelor’s degree + 5 years (Principal Engineer Quality) / Master’s + 3 / PhD + 0.
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, confidence to brief senior management.
Ability to coordinate customer communications across multiple, diverse sites.
Experience performing Root Cause Corrective Action.
Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.
Experience with SAP.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI.
Experience working on Space hardware.
Manufacturing process knowledge a plus.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience planning and organizing activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management.
Record of increasing responsibility supporting manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical engineering organizations.
Experience evaluating circuit card assemblies for workmanship issues.
Experience in quality planning.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Salary Range Primary Level: $77,600 – $116,400. Secondary Level: $95,800 – $143,600.
Benefits Competitive benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and Long‑Term Incentives for VP/Director levels. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For full EEO statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship required for all positions with government clearance.
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