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Northrop Grumman has an exciting opening for a Associate Quality Control Analyst supporting our Ammunition Operating Unit in Plymouth, MN.

Position is currently posted as an Associate Quality Control Analyst level 1 and may be filled at a level II according to the candidate’s qualifications at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position will provide support to Ammunition programs.
• Reviews raw material, chemicals, and/or finished product data to ensure compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations.
• Audits testing results to determine if product specifications are met.
• Works directly with Quality Engineers and Supply Chain to review, approve, and accept product.
• Recommends non-conformance corrective action where necessary.
• Supports Quality Engineers with data compilation and creation of required technical documentation.
• Engage with Quality Engineers, Engineers, Suppliers, and Customers as needed to improve data submittals.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Quality Control Analyst (Level I)

• Bachelors or higher degree in STEM
• Ability to work independently or engage with a cross functional team as appropriate
• Ability to review large amounts of data every day
• Ability to prioritize work
• High attention to detail
• Must be a US citizen

Minimum Qualifications for Quality Control Analyst (Level II)

• Bachelors or higher degree in STEM
• 2 or more years of experience in field relevant to Quality Control
• Ability to work independently or engage with a cross functional team as appropriate
• Ability to review large amounts of data every day
• Ability to prioritize work
• High attention to detail
• Must be a US citizen

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T
• Experience reviewing manufacturing data, specifications, and standards
• Experience creating and reviewing technical documents
• Experience working with a cross functional team

Salary Range: $55,400 USD - $83,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $67,000 USD - $100,400 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.