Quality Engineer Level 2 or 3

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Magna, UT, USA
In-Office
98K-148K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports production quality for aerospace energetics manufacturing by analyzing product requirements, failure modes, manufacturing processes, inspections, audits, and statistical process controls. Ensures compliance with regulations and AS9100 standards, processes nonconformances through MRB protocols, conducts RCCA investigations and FAIRs, and collaborates with design, tooling, process engineering, suppliers, operators, and government organizations. The role requires aerospace quality expertise, dimensional inspection and GD&T knowledge, mechanical design experience, and CAD proficiency.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Quality Engineer Level 2 or 3 to join our Production Quality team in Magna, UT.     


The Energetics MFG Engineer in Production Quality will work in an industrial environment and support solving complex engineering problems.  Will effectively interact with design engineering team and provide support across Factory Value Streams, Materials and Process experts, Process engineering, and Tool Design.


This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.


In this job, you will:

  • Understand the design intent, failure modes, requirements, and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.
  • Provide expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies/procedures to assure compliance and will serve as liaison between Bacchus Mission Assurance and various other organizations including some government agencies.
  • Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

 

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

  • STEM Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience – OR – STEM Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality standards
  • Experience and knowledge in documenting and processing nonconformances via Material Review Board (MRB) protocol
  • Experience or knowledge of performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
  • Experience and knowledge in conducting investigations using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and other investigation techniques
  • Experience with Dimensional Inspection Techniques and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5)
  • Mechanical design and tooling experience.
  • Computer Aided Design – ie NX, Solidworks, ProE, CAD, other’s
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface with operators, process engineering, suppliers, and design engineering

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience – OR – STEM PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.   
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality standards
  • Experience and knowledge in documenting and processing nonconformances via Material Review Board (MRB) protocol
  • Experience or knowledge of performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
  • Experience and knowledge in conducting investigations using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and other investigation techniques
  • Experience with Dimensional Inspection Techniques and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5)
  • Mechanical design and tooling experience.
  • Computer Aided Design – ie NX, Solidworks, ProE, CAD, other’s
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface with operators, process engineering, suppliers, and design engineering

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Experience with solid rocket motor manufacturing
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Demonstrated Customer Coordination


Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

Skills Required

  • STEM bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience for Level 2, or STEM master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience
  • STEM bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience for Level 3, or STEM master's degree with 3 years, or STEM PhD with 1 year
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality standards
  • Experience or knowledge documenting and processing nonconformances through Material Review Board protocol
  • Experience or knowledge performing First Article Inspection Reports
  • Experience or knowledge conducting Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations
  • Experience with dimensional inspection techniques and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing using ANSI Y14.5
  • Mechanical design and tooling experience
  • Computer-aided design experience with NX, SolidWorks, ProE, CAD, or comparable tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with operators, process engineering, suppliers, and design engineering
  • Experience with solid rocket motor manufacturing
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Demonstrated customer coordination

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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