Northrop Grumman Australia · 4 months ago
Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
United States-Maryland-Annapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $179K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, and they are seeking a Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Supplier Performance Management team in Annapolis, MD. The role involves managing supplier quality risk, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements through proactive strategies.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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 supplier manufacturing processes and procedures
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list
Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes
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
Reviews program contracts and interfaces with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers
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
Reports on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings
Drives affordability through monitoring of budget and spend
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
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an STEM or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering OR Masters Degree in a STEM or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
US Citizenship Required
Preferred
Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Master's Degree in an engineering field
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Quality Auditor (CQA)
Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
Experience auditing manufacturing processes and/or quality management systems
Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers
Experience in a quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing role
SAP Business System experience
Solid written and verbal technical communication skills
Currently active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase