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Northrop Grumman · 13 hours ago

Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer/Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer. The role involves managing supplier quality risk, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and conducting audits while collaborating with various teams and maintaining supplier performance.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

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

Conduct Special Process audits to verify conformance to Northrop Grumman Engineering and Quality standards

Capable of understanding and interpreting specifications/documents/contracts

Ensure effective supplier root cause and corrective action

Collaborate with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement functional management and supplier management teams

Working knowledge of multiple NDI methods

Travel as needed to support program initiatives

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisQuality AuditingNondestructive InspectionManufacturing ProcessesAS9100 CertificationMS Office ProficiencyTeam FacilitationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) AND 5 years of quality/manufacturing experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 3 years of quality/manufacturing

Must have a Valid State Driver's License to operate a personal motor vehicle and have a dependable motor vehicle to travel to local suppliers

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access per business needs

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) AND 9 years of quality/manufacturing experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 7 years of quality/manufacturing experience

Must have a Valid State Driver's License to operate a personal motor vehicle and have a dependable motor vehicle to travel to local suppliers

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access per business needs

Preferred

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Demonstrated knowledge of advanced quality principles, root cause failure analysis, problem solving, fabrication and assembly processes, and team facilitation

Certified AS9100 Quality System Auditor

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

Hands on experience and knowledge of critical manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, heat treatment, chemical processes, nondestructive inspection, material test, surface enhancement, welding, and composites fabrication

Aerospace Manufacturing Certifications

Experience participating in the Nadcap accreditation program

Must be proficient in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Certified Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Level 2 or 3

Active DoD Secret Clearance (granted or renewed within the past 5 years)