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Requisition ID: R10172553
- Category:Â Engineering
- Location: Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
- Clearance Type:Â Secret
- Telecommute:Â No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift:Â Second Shift - B (United States of America)
- Travel Required:Â Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance:Â Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available:Â 3
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
- Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans.
- Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort.
- Preparation of first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final Customer.
- Processing of MRB nonconformances.
- Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
- Conduct or support internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
- Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Quality Managment
Basic Qualifications:
Engineer Mission Assurance
- Bachelor’s degree STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field and 2+years of Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance work experience; OR a master’s degree and 0 years of experience
- Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access
- Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
- Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
Principal Engineer Mission Assurance
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field and 5+ years of Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance work experience; OR a master’s degree and 2 years of experience
- Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access
- Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
- Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
- Knowledge of MRB (Material Review Board) standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior aircraft manufacturing experience or background in composites
- Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
- Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
- Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
- Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement.
- Highly self-motivated person, able to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements.
- Knowledgeable with Northrop Grumman internal systems; Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Interpreting receiving inspection requirements per customer specifications
- Working knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
Work Schedule:
- B- Shift
Salary Range 2: $87,800 - $131,600
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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
