Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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.

At Northrop Grumman Defense Systems we are seeking our next Associate Quality Control Analyst to support our Ammunition Operating Unit located in Plymouth, MN.

Position Responsibilities:

This position will provide Quality Engineering support to programs within the Armament Systems Ammunition Operating Unit. The role works directly with Quality Engineers and Supply Chain to evaluate, approve, and accept data on incoming material. Evaluation will include reviewing raw material, chemicals, and/or finished product data to ensure compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations. Quality Analysts also perform audits of testing results to determine if product specifications are met and ecommends non-conformance corrective action where necessary. They support Quality Engineers with data compilation, metrics reporting and creation of required technical documentation and also engage with Quality Engineers, Production Engineers, Suppliers, and Customers as needed to improve data submittals.

Travel – 10%

**Location**

This position requires on-site support. Selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance to our site in Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates may not be available.

Duties:

• Works directly with Quality Engineers and Supply Chain to evaluate, approve, and accept incoming material.
  • Evaluation will include reviewing raw material, chemicals, and/or finished product data to ensure compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations.
• Performs audits of testing results to determine if product specifications are met.
• Recommends non-conformance corrective action where necessary.
• Supports Quality Engineers with data compilation, metrics reporting and creation of required technical documentation.
• Provide limited production line support.
• Engage with Quality Engineers, Engineers, Suppliers, and Customers as needed to improve data submittals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to work independently or engage with a cross functional team as appropriate
• Ability to review large amounts of data every day
• Ability to prioritize work
• High attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T
• Experience reviewing manufacturing data, specifications, and standards
• Experience creating and reviewing technical documents
• Experience working with a cross functional team

Primary Level Salary Range: $60,200.00 - $90,200.00The 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.