Quality Analyst 2/3

Northrop Grumman

. Create, complete, and review First Article Inspections, including presentations to the customer .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeClearfield • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,500 - $122,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in First Article Inspections (FAIs) and internal auditing, with a strong focus on data analysis and quality improvement processes. Proficient in collaborating across functions and teams to ensure compliance with quality requirements and enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

First Article Inspection (FAI) GenerationInternal Auditing ExperienceData Analysis for Improvement ProcessesActive DOD Secret Security ClearanceKnowledge of GD&T Drawings

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Hard Skills

First Article InspectionsInternal AuditingData AnalysisQuality Requirement ExecutionContinuous Improvement PrinciplesGD&T InterpretationDocumentation AuthoringQuality AssuranceManufacturing ExperienceProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

DISCUS SoftwareM.S. WordM.S. ExcelM.S. PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DOD Secret Security ClearanceSpecial Program Access

Industry Keywords

Quality AnalystPrincipal Quality AnalystCompositesInspection PlansFOE/FOD Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, complete, and review First Article Inspections, including presentations to the customer
Evaluate models and parts lists to generate FAIs using DISCUS software
Coordinate and facilitate internal audits, including special process, FOE/FOD, and other audits
Identify and report major findings, minor findings, improvement opportunities, and observations to process owners
Support internal audits, process observations, and area assessments
Lead data collection and analysis
Support Program, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes
Author documentation instructing operations on quality-requirement execution
Establish and maintain partnerships across functions, programs, customers, program management, and support organizations
Work with Engineering to ensure part requirements are correctly described and documented in production work plans
Participate in corrective-action or improvement teams and promote data-driven improvement
Work with minimal supervision and maintain pace of work
Work B shift, Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm–2:30 am; schedules may vary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
Ability to obtain special program access
Quality Analyst: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience
Quality Analyst: At least one year of experience generating or reviewing FAIs or internal auditing
Principal Quality Analyst: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
Principal Quality Analyst: 3 years of experience generating or reviewing FAIs or internal auditing
Principal Quality Analyst: Special program access
Quality Analyst preferred: Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 2 years
Quality Analyst preferred: Background in Composites
Quality Analyst preferred: Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DISCUS
Principal Quality Analyst preferred: Prior manufacturing experience
Principal Quality Analyst preferred: Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
Principal Quality Analyst preferred: Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
Principal Quality Analyst preferred: Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
Principal Quality Analyst preferred: Background in Composites
Must be willing to work any shift
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime eligibility
Shift differential eligibility
Discretionary bonus eligibility