Quality Engineer 2 - R10209911

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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.

Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), located in Lanham Maryland, specializes in high performance, high reliability avionics and Space Flight subsystems for Aerospace, Defense, Space, Nuclear Defense and Instrumentation applications. ATS' space products have supported more than 28 space missions over a period of 25 years.

ATS is seeking a quality engineer to assist the quality team with a variety of programs across the campus. NOTE : ATS will be relocating to a new, state of the art facility in Hanover, MD near the end of 2025.

Responsibilities Include

• Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on quality discrepancies related procured parts and material
• Investigating problems and developing disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies
• Interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met
• Verify complex test configurations for Environmental and testing and ATP. Review test data to ensure compliance to system requirements
• Coordinate Calibration of M&TE and disposition of assets determined to be out of tolerance
• Directly supporting Production activity requiring verification of compliance to program requirements
• Utilizing the Manufacturing Execution System to record the results of characteristics included in Inspection Plans and Work Order operations
• Works from blueprints, diagrams, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
• Documents findings not meeting requirements of Work Order, Engineering documentation and applicable standards in a Manufacturing Execution System.
• Establish and apply strong technical knowledge in quality engineering, specifications / standards, drawing interpretation, measurement and analysis methods, processes and products, and relevant technologies
• Identify and resolve complex technical and quality problems, issues, and defects on the production floor through problem-solving methodology, root cause investigation and corrective action implementations
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment while ensuring that correct and effective metrics are utilized to improve product compliance, minimize risks, and increase quality performance across the factory.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process, and / or other control procedures
• Ability to coordinate / collaborate with external quality teams in data gathering, problem-solving, and risk mitigation to ensure quality standards are in place and maintained
• Review and evaluate non-conforming material for compliance to drawings, specifications, and standards
• Use LEAN concepts and Six Sigma tools as aides to problem resolution
• Experienced facilitator of Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members and less experienced personnel

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Primary Level Salary Range : $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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