Category: EngineeringLocation: Elkridge, MarylandUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st ShiftTravel Required: Yes, 10 % of the TimePositions Available: 1At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join our team in Elkridge, Maryland. The Quality Engineer collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Performs oversite and monitoring of site risks and opportunities.Assists in the performance of independent quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.Designs and analyzes inspection and test procedures, mechanisms and equipment; performs analysis to assess the cost of and responsibility for products, materials, or processes that do not meet the required standards and specifications.Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction assuring process and product quality. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with the requirements.May have experience and/or be certified in implementing lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.MAQEABasic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field- 2+ years of relevant experience (or 1+ with a master's degree)- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearancePreferred Qualifications- Green Belt certifiedNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions.