Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

The primary purpose of this job is to deliver Mission Assurance support across assigned bids and projects/programmes, monitoring progress of Hardware and Electrical aspects of complex system development for technical and process compliance with a focus on oversight, inspection and acceptance of system deliverables. This role has the authority to prevent the release of deliverables until accepted standards are achieved.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MA/QA activities during business acquisition and programme execution in accordance with company processes and procedures.
• Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) and onsite inspections at New Malden site.
• Manage SCAR process when supplier NCR is encountered and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Provide independent oversight on assigned bids/programme to ensure compliance with all required external standards, internal command media and contractual requirements.
• Participate in bid and programme Gate Reviews to assist the teams in achieving mission success.
• Work with project teams, Supply Chain staff and the MA Team to assure Supplier Quality, including supplier corrective actions (SCAR) activities and ongoing supplier performance KPI monitoring.

We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid and remote working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Quality Assurance experience, ideally in a systems engineering environment.
• Experience of UK MOD assurance requirements and working practices.
• Track record of delivering to identified Quality Assurance requirements.
• Experience of quality improvement activities, including Lessons Learnt, 8D RCCA, 5-WHYS.
• Experience of risk identification and reporting.

Security clearance

Due to the nature of our projects, you must be British National for this clearance type.

You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC).

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing