Quality Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.
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’s Space Sector is seeking a Quality Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Candidate 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/resolve non-conformances and will serve as liaison between Mission Assurance and various internal and external organizations, including some government agencies.
- Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, process control, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.
- Other duties as assigned
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
- Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience - OR - Approved STEM Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Experience in a Quality Assurance/ Quality Engineering role.
- Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Root Cause tools and investigation leadership experience.
- Inspection accuracy analysis, Inspection Points (IP) and Plan (I-Plan) creation experience.
- Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5), and Dimensional Inspection Techniques experience
- Systems Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Design, and/or Solid Mechanics experience.
- Infrequent on-call duty - approximately one week per quarter - primarily remote support with on-site presence seldom required.
- Able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience - OR - Approved STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience - OR - Approved STEM PhD with 1 year of relevant experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Experience in a Quality Assurance/ Quality Engineering role.
- Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Root Cause tools and investigation leadership experience.
- Inspection accuracy analysis, Inspection Points (IP) and Plan (I-Plan) creation experience.
- Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5), and Dimensional Inspection Techniques experience
- Systems Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Design, and/or Solid Mechanics experience.
- Infrequent on-call duty - approximately one week per quarter - primarily remote support with on-site presence seldom required.
- Able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
- Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, SPC
- AS9100/IS9001 experience
- Tooling/special equipment experience
- QMS signature authority
- Demonstrated leadership
- Demonstrated Customer Coordination
- Understanding or experience of digital inspection techniques using Leica Laser Tracker, Creaform, Romer arm equipment, and CMM machinery
- Understanding or experience of computer Aided Design and Software - i.e. NX, Verisurf, Polyworks, Cameo
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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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.