Requisition ID: R10007836 Category: Engineering Location: Baltimore - MD, United States of America Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Positions Available: 1 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 is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland as a subject matter expert. The selected candidate will: 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 Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials including those from additive manufacturing and brazing 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. This includes supporting CMM operations and the evaluation of product inspected on the CMM. 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 Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications Communicate program execution status and quality metrics to a wide audience of professionals and leadership Review and evaluate non-conforming material for compliance to drawings, specifications, and standards Provide engineering and manufacturing support for the inspection and quality engineering organization, while assisting in the corrective action board (CAB) and data-gathering and analysis Use LEAN concepts and Six Sigma tools as aides to problem resolution - Mentor and provide guidance to team members and less experienced personnel Apply advanced technical principles, theories/concepts, policies and industry standards Perform floor assessments and audits while collaborating with the compliance team Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or equivalent STEM discipline. 9+ years of relevant work experience in a Mechanical Manufacturing/Machining environment supporting systems engineering and integration, mechanical/manufacturing engineering, and program management (7+ years with a master's degree or 5+ years with a PhD) Solid written and verbal interpersonal, communication skills and confidence to brief senior management with solid foundation in Quality and Mission Excellence applications Previous experience working in quality, engineering, or manufacturing - Experience with ANSI Y14.5 / GD& T Experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Experience with a manufacturing execution system such as SAP - Experience leading projects and/or teams Possess technical knowledge in quality specifications ISO 9001 I AS9100 Quality Management System certification process and J-standard requirements - Proficiency in MS Office Applications especially Excel, Word, Power Point Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. US Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Civil, Electrical Engineering Master's degree in STEM discipline. PCDMIS CMM programming and inspecting product on CMM's experience. - Familiar with (or certified in) Non-Destructive Evaluation techniques and requirements Additive manufacturing or aluminum brazing experience. Familiar with structured light measurements and analysis Experience with open setup measurement techniques Five years SAP experience - Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), specifically NX Demonstrated experience integrating with multiple departments Ten years ' experience in a leadership role in the Aerospace Industry LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt certification - Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and internal auditing Experience in a DoD Manufacturing environment. Proficiency in drawing interpretation and ANSI Y14.5 / GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) requirements Experience with inspection and vacuum fixture design Active DOD Secret Clearance MAQEA Salary Range: 108900 - 163300 Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date. Northrop 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 US Citizenship is required for most positions.