Quality Analyst Jobs in Mississippi
Quality Analyst jobs in Mississippi are in steady demand, concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare, and aerospace and defense sectors that anchor the state's economy at every experience level from entry-level technician to senior quality engineer. The largest hiring activity is in Jackson, Gulfport, and Tupelo, where employers like Ingalls Shipbuilding, Toyota Mississippi, and Sanderson Farms maintain consistent quality assurance teams. The most sought-after specialties include quality management systems compliance, statistical process control, and regulatory documentation for FDA-regulated environments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 Aeronautics Systems Mission Assurance Team is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst or Senior Principal Quality Analyst located in Iuka, MS.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses.
Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Monitors and presents manufacturing performance metrics to Cost Center Operational and Program Management leaders and recommends, based on metric trends, training focus areas that will support scheduled deliverables.
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers, and Inspection Teams to document and ensure the right corrective or course of action is best for the customer and part being manufactured.
Create and edit First Articles of Inspection and ensure compliance to AS9102.
Reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, hydraulic and fuel system lines, and electrical & electro-mechanical systems.
Attend and brief assigned Cost Center meetings and address any requested actions.
Investigates problems and develops corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Recommend preventative process and procedural changes to prevent defects.
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
Build briefings that are focused on manufacturing metric trends with recommended Corrective Actions to help stop negative trends and prevent additional negative trends. Must be able to review and analyze metrics that Cost Center Operational and Program Management leaders need to ensure their teams success.
Informs management quickly of any negative trends or detrimental quality risks that potentially affect manufacturing schedule.
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Actively participates in maintaining, updating and implementing the Quality plan.
Documenting Material Review Board Discrepancies (MRB) and developing MRB dispositions as level’s of responsibilities, knowledge and experience increases.
Actively participates in maintaining, updating and implementing the Quality plan.
**This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Quality Analyst:
Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience in Quality; or Masters Degree with 3 years of experience in Quality; or PhD with 1 year of experience in Quality.
Must have strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edge and other office systems experience. Develop, collect, and track metrics for process health and performance monitoring.
Experience developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining quality evaluation & control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
Experience editing, reviewing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
Experience performing quality system audits for deficiency identification and correction.
QMS experience (AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, or ISO 9000).
Experience in developing or reviewing Root Cause / Corrective Action activities.
Experience with writing Material Review Board Discrepancies and Dispositions.
Experience in processing data collection, analysis, and metric reporting.
Experience with quality controls and/or non-conformance controls.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Quality Analyst:
Bachelors Degree with 8 years of experience in Quality; or Masters Degree with 6 years of experience in Quality; or PhD with 4 years of experience in Quality.
Must have strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edge and other office systems experience. Develop, collect, and track metrics for process health and performance monitoring.
Experience developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining quality evaluation & control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
Experience editing, reviewing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
Experience performing quality system audits for deficiency identification and correction.
QMS experience (AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, or ISO 9000).
Experience in developing or reviewing Root Cause / Corrective Action activities.
Experience with writing Material Review Board Discrepancies and Dispositions.
Experience in processing data collection, analysis, and metric reporting.
Experience with quality controls and/or non-conformance controls.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior auditing and inspection experience.
SAP and CPLM experience.
Experience inspecting composite cures, hydraulic & fuel line installations and electrical cable installs for defects.
Experience with Risk Analysis and Management.
Experience with document control process.
Experience with quality controls and/or non-conformance controls in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Self-Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure
Ability to work with individuals at all levels including management, peers, and outside customers.
Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, track actions, provide updates to leadership and close-out constraints/action items as completed.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management and outside customers.
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 Aeronautics Systems Mission Assurance Team is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst or Senior Principal Quality Analyst located in Iuka, MS.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses.
Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Monitors and presents manufacturing performance metrics to Cost Center Operational and Program Management leaders and recommends, based on metric trends, training focus areas that will support scheduled deliverables.
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers, and Inspection Teams to document and ensure the right corrective or course of action is best for the customer and part being manufactured.
Create and edit First Articles of Inspection and ensure compliance to AS9102.
Reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, hydraulic and fuel system lines, and electrical & electro-mechanical systems.
Attend and brief assigned Cost Center meetings and address any requested actions.
Investigates problems and develops corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Recommend preventative process and procedural changes to prevent defects.
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
Build briefings that are focused on manufacturing metric trends with recommended Corrective Actions to help stop negative trends and prevent additional negative trends. Must be able to review and analyze metrics that Cost Center Operational and Program Management leaders need to ensure their teams success.
Informs management quickly of any negative trends or detrimental quality risks that potentially affect manufacturing schedule.
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Actively participates in maintaining, updating and implementing the Quality plan.
Documenting Material Review Board Discrepancies (MRB) and developing MRB dispositions as level’s of responsibilities, knowledge and experience increases.
Actively participates in maintaining, updating and implementing the Quality plan.
**This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Quality Analyst:
Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience in Quality; or Masters Degree with 3 years of experience in Quality; or PhD with 1 year of experience in Quality.
Must have strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edge and other office systems experience. Develop, collect, and track metrics for process health and performance monitoring.
Experience developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining quality evaluation & control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
Experience editing, reviewing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
Experience performing quality system audits for deficiency identification and correction.
QMS experience (AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, or ISO 9000).
Experience in developing or reviewing Root Cause / Corrective Action activities.
Experience with writing Material Review Board Discrepancies and Dispositions.
Experience in processing data collection, analysis, and metric reporting.
Experience with quality controls and/or non-conformance controls.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Quality Analyst:
Bachelors Degree with 8 years of experience in Quality; or Masters Degree with 6 years of experience in Quality; or PhD with 4 years of experience in Quality.
Must have strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edge and other office systems experience. Develop, collect, and track metrics for process health and performance monitoring.
Experience developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining quality evaluation & control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
Experience editing, reviewing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
Experience performing quality system audits for deficiency identification and correction.
QMS experience (AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, or ISO 9000).
Experience in developing or reviewing Root Cause / Corrective Action activities.
Experience with writing Material Review Board Discrepancies and Dispositions.
Experience in processing data collection, analysis, and metric reporting.
Experience with quality controls and/or non-conformance controls.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior auditing and inspection experience.
SAP and CPLM experience.
Experience inspecting composite cures, hydraulic & fuel line installations and electrical cable installs for defects.
Experience with Risk Analysis and Management.
Experience with document control process.
Experience with quality controls and/or non-conformance controls in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Self-Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure
Ability to work with individuals at all levels including management, peers, and outside customers.
Excellent organizational skills to include the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, track actions, provide updates to leadership and close-out constraints/action items as completed.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management and outside customers.
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What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality analyst jobs across Mississippi.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit procedures
- Experience with statistical process control tools and defect analysis methods
- Proficiency in quality documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action reporting
- Knowledge of industry-specific standards such as AS9100 for aerospace or FDA regulations for food and life sciences
- Strong attention to detail with ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Quality Analyst Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality analyst in Mississippi?
Most quality analyst roles in Mississippi require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, business, or a closely related field, though associate degree holders with relevant hands-on experience are competitive in manufacturing and food processing. Mississippi does not issue a state license specifically for quality analysts, but employers in aerospace, shipbuilding, and food production strongly prefer candidates who hold or are working toward Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer credentials from the American Society for Quality.
Which companies hire quality analysts in Mississippi?
Companies currently hiring quality analysts in Mississippi include Walmart, SAIC, and Northrop Grumman, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Mississippi's mix of large-scale shipbuilding at Ingalls, automotive manufacturing at Toyota, and food production facilities across the Delta and central regions means quality analyst demand is distributed well beyond a single metro area.
Which Mississippi cities have the most quality analyst jobs?
Brookhaven, Iuka, and Biloxi are where the most quality analyst openings in Mississippi are concentrated. Jackson anchors hiring through healthcare systems and state government contractors, the Gulfport and Pascagoula corridor draws consistent demand from Ingalls Shipbuilding and defense suppliers along the Coast, and Tupelo's manufacturing base in furniture, automotive parts, and food processing supports a steady pipeline of quality assurance openings.
Are there remote quality analyst jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, because quality analyst work often involves on-site inspections, production floor audits, and physical product review. About 100% of quality analyst openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in documentation, compliance review, and systems auditing rather than hands-on manufacturing inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a quality analyst in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for quality technician or quality inspector roles, which are the direct feeders into analyst positions at Mississippi manufacturers and food processors. Toyota Mississippi and Ingalls Shipbuilding regularly bring on production associates and inspection technicians who rotate into quality functions over time. Earning an entry-level American Society for Quality credential, even as a candidate, signals commitment. Lateral moves from production supervision, laboratory technician work, or supply chain coordination are also recognized pathways at Mississippi facilities.
Where can I find and apply to quality analyst jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to quality analyst jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and food production sectors. Search the listings below to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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