Associate Tooling Quality Analyst 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 is seeking an entry-level Associate Tooling Quality Analyst. This position will be located in Clearfield Utah. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Assurance Tooling Quality organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement program tooling quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and tooling quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Monitors and presents manufacturing performance metrics to Operational, Program Management and management leaders and recommends, based on metric trends, training focus areas that will support scheduled deliverables. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Quality Engineers, and Inspection Teams to document and ensure the right corrective or course of action is best for the customer and part being manufactured. Reviews, analyzes, and reports on tooling quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical & electro-mechanical systems of a tool Attend and brief assigned Cost Center meetings and address any requested actions. Investigates problems and develops corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Recommend preventative process and procedural changes to prevent defects. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Build briefings that are focused on metric trends with recommended Corrective Actions to help stop negative trends and prevent additional negative trends. Must be able to review and analyze metrics that Cost Center Operational and Program Management leaders need to ensure their teams success. Informs management quickly of any negative trends or detrimental quality risks that potentially affect manufacturing schedule. Actively participates in maintaining, updating, and implementing the Tooling Quality plan. Documenting Tool discrepancies and developing tool rejection dispositions as levels of responsibilities, knowledge, and experience increase.
Basic Qualifications
Experience Level: Entry-level position.
Education:
No formal degree is required. High Diploma or GEDManufacturing Background: A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance. Experience in quality, manufacturing, production control, configuration management, or similar data-/documentation-focused role. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn site-specific systems (i.e MES, QTIS, MetTeams).Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 pounds. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High School Diploma or GEDThis position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Autonomy: Self-starter with the ability to work under limited supervision and see an issue through to full closure.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with individuals at all levels, including management, peers, and external customers.
Organization:
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, track action items, and proactively update leadership. Primary Level Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $62,400.00 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. 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.
