Principal / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is currently seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst to join our Baltimore, MD. This role is 100% onsite. What You'll Get To Do: Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Compiles matrices for executive management meeting i.e. State-Of-Cell. Implements Principles and Operating Practices to fit quality objectives and quality scope. Leads the resolution of quality nonconformances and repairs. In depth understanding of workflow/processes. Trains and mentors peers.  Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Initiates Corrective Action Requests and works with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify the root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements. Works from engineering drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, inspection instructions, other documentation (manufacturing procedures) and checklists to ensure items meet required specifications and quality standards. May specialize in the areas of design, mechanical engineering, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written and verbally, pay attention to detail, and have a project management skill set. This position can be filled as a Principal Quality Analyst or a Sr. Principal Quality Analyst. Basic Qualifications for the Principal Quality Analyst: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or contracts; or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience in quality, manufacturing or contracts; Associates Degree with 7 years of experience in in quality, manufacturing, or contracts: OR 9 years of quality, manufacturing, or contract experience in lieu of degree. Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with SAP Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Quality Analyst: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or contracts; or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience in quality, manufacturing or contracts; Associates