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Northrop Grumman · 1 week ago

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$89K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.

Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.

Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.

Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.

Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting process.

Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.

Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.

Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurement are required on existing programs.

Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.

Qualification

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Electronic DesignProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingAPQPPPAPFMEAIPC StandardsProcess ImprovementQuality MethodsSupplier InterfaceRisk ManagementQuality ControlInspection CriteriaSupplier Quality EvaluationSupplier Quality Plan ImplementationProblem-SolvingLeadershipCommunicationAutonomy

Required

BS degree in STEM related field 5+ years of relevant experience; MS Degree 3+ years of relevant experience.

Experience with conducting product/ process validation in accordance with AS9102 (First Article Inspection).

Experience with AS9100/Equivalent (standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry).

Ability to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to support and resolve issues with supplied items that impact the production line.

Experience working with electronic design requirements and specifications.

Must be able to travel up constantly 75-95% of the time with very short notice to the suppliers.

US citizenship required.

Preferred

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering

Ability to effectively lead supplier problem solving activities utilizing tools such as 8D, FMEA, SIPOC to evaluate the manufacturing processes.

Experience in implementing APQP and PPAP processes.

General experience with IPC standards, 610, 620, etc.

Experience with leading process improvement projects.

Ability to develop, plan, and implement quality methods and strategies for procured items to assure the design, procurement, acceptance, and use of procured items.

Ability to interface effectively with suppliers, customers, work associates/teams, and management.

Able to work autonomously at suppliers as a representative of the company. Capabilities to study, understand, and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties.

Develop inspection criteria and plans for procured items.

Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.

Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.