Production Mission Assurance Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is seeking a Production Mission Assurance Engineer 3 or 4 to join our team. The Production Mission Assurance Engineer will be responsible for the product and process compliance, through integration and delivery of product to internal and external customers.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site at the Ridgecrest, CA location.  No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. 

Job Description

Implement Quality Assurance Program Plans for individual flight hardware programs addressing design, manufacturing, integration, and test activities in accordance with company and contractual requirements. Work as a member of an integrated product team of the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Business Unit Mission Assurance staff in various groups to address technical issues, meet program requirements and ensure mission success. Interface with customers, vendors, and with Integration & Test and Engineering organizations to identify and resolve mission/flight assurance issues. Provide support to Mission Assurance Management in review of various activities including ensuring AS9100D compliance throughout site policies, procedures and practices.

Key Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Provide Mission Assurance oversight of production processes and supporting activities.
• Execute Safety and Quality Assurance programs, procedures and controls ensuring that products and services conform to company standards of excellence.
• Adjudicate and process preliminary and final dispositions for product and service non-conformances.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Mission Assurance policies and procedures.
• Interface with suppliers in the verification of product design and reliability.
• Process non-conformances and issue and manage Corrective Actions Requests.
• Interpret customer technical and mission assurance requirements to ensure these requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications and product drawings.
• Provide oversight in non-conformance review, failure investigations, as well as cause, corrective action and preventive action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics.
• Represents Mission Assurance at different program reviews and review boards including Configuration Control Board (CCB), Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Material Review Board (MRB).
• Ensure Risk Management activities (DFMEA, PFMEA) are executed according to standards and procedures.
• Ensure program contract requirements are flowed down internally and to suppliers, ensures compliance with contract program, quality, organizational, and industry alert requirements.
• Review and approve design documentation (Qualification Reports, Drawings, ATPs, BOMs, etc).
• Review and approve production documentation (assembly instructions, MOs and rework instructions).
• Provide oversight in receiving inspection activities of supplier provided material.
• Interface with and support DCMA activities including audits and Government Source Inspection (GSI).
• Provide Mission Assurance Engineering oversight at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake.
• Utilization of AI for data analysis and defect/trend reporting to execute RCA/CAPA activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in RCA/CAPA activities and verification of effectiveness.

Education and Experience

Basic qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelors in STEM field or an Engineering discipline, with 5+ years experience in quality/mission assurance; or a Masters degree with 3+ years of the same type of experience and can have 9+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to read engineering documentation, drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Knowledge base in Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 3x5 Why, etc.
• Knowledgeable with AS9100 QMS and with AS9102 FAIRs
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 35lbs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Basic qualifications for a Level 4 are:

• Bachelors in STEM field or an Engineering discipline, with 8+ years experience in quality/mission assurance; or a Masters degree with 6+ years of the same type of experience and can have 12+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to read engineering documentation, drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Knowledge base in Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 3x5 Why, etc.
• Knowledgeable with AS9100 QMS and with AS9102 FAIRs
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 35lbs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with AS9102
• Experience with Tableau
• APQP experience a plus
• Experience in EMD programs
• Human Factors training or certification
• Certified AS9100 auditor or lead auditor
• MES, Costpoint and TipQA experience a plus
• Current/Active Interim or Full Secret clearance
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black-Belt Certified
• ASQ Certifications such as CQE, CQI, CQT, CQM, etc
• Proficient experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5
• Past or current Certifications in J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.