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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Sr Principal Quality Engineer - R10217162

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a company that leads in technological advancements and seeks a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to join their team in Baltimore, MD. The role involves developing and maintaining quality evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards, and leading continuous improvement efforts within the cell.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place

Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment

Has primary cell but able to float to other cells to assist in problem solving

Compiles matrices for State-Of-Cell

Implements and audits Principles and Operating Practices to fit quality objectives and quality scope

Leads the resolution of quality requirements nonconformances or repairs

Present Program Risks and Opportunities within the Cell

Leads Cell Audits

Facilitates and performs Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), HQMS and Continuous Improvement activities

Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards

Maintains Key Performance Metrics (SRR, FTTTY, FTTIY) and Charts used to identify trends and track performance processes and quality performance

Identifies and reviews product non-conformances

Able to create and present executive-level presentations and/or reports

Lead process improvement efforts in the cell

Leads functional and Area Audits and oversees process assessments

Leads the review & evaluation of hardware products and services for adherence to contract and program requirements

Trains/Peer mentoring

Work with and approve program engineering and program quality in cell Process Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs)

PCAB Coordinator

Leads Cell Continuous Improvement Boards

In depth level understanding of workflow/processes

Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications

Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

Initiate Corrective Action Plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify the root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented

Ensure that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements

Work from engineering drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, inspection instructions, documentation (manufacturing procedures) and checklists to ensure items meet required specifications and quality standards

Lead and implement Continuous Improvements to reduce nonconformances

May specialize in the areas of design, mechanical engineering, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality

May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies

Qualification

Quality AssuranceData AnalyticsStatistical AnalysisLean Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisISO9001AS9100SAPSQLMicrosoft ExcelMinitabTableauCertified Auditor

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 8 years experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions; OR a minimum of 6 years experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions with a Masters Degree in a STEM field OR a minimum of 4 years in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions with a PhD. in a STEM field

Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques. Experience with at least one of the following Standards (IPC, J-Std, MIL-STD)

Experience in PFMEA (or any other risk analysis methodology)

Experience Facilitating RCCAs with technical groups

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

US Citizenship required