Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Secret

Yes, 25% of the time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join our location in Baltimore, Maryland. This will be a full-time, 100% on-site position.

• Supplier Quality risk management to ensure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Act as the interface with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
• Conduct product and process verification activities, monitor supplier quality performance, and drive root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues
• Keep management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks
• Coordinate and oversee Supplier Management Plan implementation through all program phases
• Manage 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
• Drive affordability through monitoring of budget and spending of labor hours and applicable costs
• Travel to suppliers as required to foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement
• Serve as the “voice for quality” and a role model for NG Values

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and minimum of 8 years of experience in quality and/or manufacturing OR a Master’s degree in any discipline and a Bachelors degree in STEM and 6+ years of work experience in quality and/or manufacturing
• US Citizenship
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
• Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers
• Experience in a quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing role
• SAP Business System experience
• Current active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher
• Certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 620 or Mil-Std-883
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9102 Quality Management System certification process

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.