RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 Defense Systems is seeking to  hire a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer.  This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.     

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Lead teams with Corrective/Preventive action development, coordination, and successful implementation including verification of effectiveness.

• Present to and coordinate with Customer counterparts (i.e. DCMA, USAF) and Program leadership.

• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements and processes are met.

• Engage with QMS and AS9100 requirements, Corrective/Preventive Action Request Methodologies, Customer Engagement, QMS Internal & External Audit Programs.

• Lead RCCA activities including root cause analysis (i.e. 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa (Fishbone), FMEA, etc.).

• Maintain database of corrective actions, ensuring organized, efficient, and results oriented objectives.

• Lead in the preparation and execution of program and division level Preventive and Corrective Action Board (PCAB), as well as root cause investigations.

• Develop, analyze, and present metrics to customer and program leadership

• Provide guidance to others and interface with varying levels of management and customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 Years of experience with a Bachelors in Science; or 3 years of experience with Masters; or 1 year of experience with a PhD

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret)

• 1+ years Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Experience

• Experience with Internal / External Customer Interface

• Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Project Management Professional or other formal project management training 

• Certifications in CMMI or Six Sigma Black Belt Methodologies

• AS9100 Auditor Training 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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.