A Quality System Assistant assures production hardware and test articles meet engineering and configuration requirements, follows procedures, and facilitates meetings to ensure customer acceptance and accuracy. Learn, understand, and train the quality application to internal and external customers. Reviews manufacturing records to ensure compliance to engineering, configuration, and procedural requirements. The Quality System Assistant will assist in metric and analysis reporting to support manufacturing reviews, investigations and provide operational support as necessary for business success.
Successful candidate will be highly organized, have strong computer and communication skills. Investigation, problem solving capabilities and attention to detail are critical traits.
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Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; A.S. degree preferred.
• 2-4 years manufacturing experience in aerospace, defense or related industry is required.
• Candidate must have good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, ePIC & CostPoint is a plus.
• Excel knowledge is required.
• Excels in a team environment.
• Aptitude for learning procedures and making sure work is performed to procedural requirements.
• Self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• Ability to work under limited supervision and tight deadlines.
• Ability to recognize off nominal situations and to speak up.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit/stand for up to 10 hours each day.
• Frequent typing, repetitive wrist motion, up to 10 hours each day.
• Ability to work Overtime and Weekends as needed.
• Work with individuals at all levels including management, peers, and outside customers.
• Verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Candidate must demonstrate understanding of quality functions and requirements, including engineering drawing, configuration management and policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand configuration/engineering requirements.
• Experience with material review board (MRB) processes and handling of product nonconformance.
• Decision making skills based on policy, experience, company heritage business process and customer requirements.
• Ability to train users system application.
• Be able to understand, dissect and data mine application data.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, adheres to written procedures, and experience with AS9100 requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
• The ideal candidate will also have a basic understanding of PES (lean) and Continuous Improvement.
Salary Range: $41,000 - $68,400
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.