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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality - R10213530

Sykesville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer based in Sykesville, MD. The role involves managing supplier quality risk, developing quality evaluation systems, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards while fostering a collaborative culture within the team.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management- implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy

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 (RCCA) for supplier quality issues

Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list

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 procurements 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 risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs

Travels to suppliers as required to achieve positive outcomes

Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement

Serves as a “strong voice for quality” and a role model for NG Values

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisISO 9001 / AS9100Six Sigma CertificationMechanical EngineeringSupplier EvaluationManufacturing ProcessesProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of quality, manufacturing or related experience OR a Master's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of quality, manufacturing or related experience

Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance

US Citizenship required