Associate Quality Engineer - Utah

Northrop Grumman

. Develop, establish, and maintain Mission Assurance policies, procedures, processes, and controls .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,900 - $89,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mission Assurance policies, quality assurance processes, and statistical process control. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams to ensure compliance with AS9100 and governmental regulations while implementing corrective actions and quality evaluation systems.

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Mission Assurance PoliciesStatistical Process Control (SPC)Quality Assurance TestingLean Manufacturing TechniquesEngineering Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Quality Evaluation SystemsFailure Mode AnalysisProduct Inspection MethodsRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ControlsTechnical Problem SolvingManufacturing ProcessesInspection and Testing ProcessesCorrective Action PlansBlueprint Interpretation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMulti-tasking AbilityProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AS9100Government RegulationsQuality InspectionsEngineering DevelopmentKaizen StrategiesEnergetic Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, establish, and maintain Mission Assurance policies, procedures, processes, and controls
Ensure performance and quality of manufactured products conform to company, AS9100, governmental, and customer requirements
Support the Nozzle Value Stream
Understand product design intent, failure modes, requirements, specifications, manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections
Provide expertise on governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and internal policies and procedures
Serve as liaison between Promontory S&MA and other organizations, including government agencies
Ensure inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted continuously
Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols
Collaborate with design engineering, process engineering, and operations
Devise and implement product and production-equipment inspection, testing, and evaluation methods
Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment
Conduct quality assurance tests and statistical analyses
Audit quality systems and identify and correct deficiencies
Ensure corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation requirements
Work with test data to ensure quality standards for hardware processing
Collaborate with Engineering on engineering development
Develop corrective action plans for software and hardware processing
Investigate internal failures to identify root causes on flight hardware
Work with technicians on root-cause findings for flight hardware
Implement Kaizen strategies to reduce manufacturing-floor defects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution for Associate Engineer
Majoring or majored in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering for Associate Engineer; other technical degrees may be considered
Completing or completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution for Engineer
Majoring or majored in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering for Engineer; other technical degrees may be considered
Able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues
Proven ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
Preferred: experience working with energetic materials and processes
Preferred: experience writing shop planning
Preferred: interpreting blue prints and specifications
Preferred: experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Preferred: Process Controls (SPC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business