Sr. Principal Quality Engineer Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Engineering

Sr. Principal Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD.

What You'll Be Doing:

Define and monitor mission-assurance specifications and processes to ensure program success

Ensure quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability of deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements

Leads comprehensive performance reviews on program performance and risks and advises on resource re-allocation

Clarify internal and contract requirements and establish clear compliance paths

Participate in technical reviews (PDR, CDR) to verify system designs against project requirements

Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to confirm adherence to regulatory and compliance standards

Apply quantitative, predictive analysis to evaluate risks and opportunities

Manage configuration management, (First Article Inspections and Physical Control Audits)

Utilize common engineering/manufacturing tools, methodologies, and standards

Identify product nonconformances, analyze root-cause/corrective-action trends, and drive preventive actions

Apply AS9100 principles to resolve quality-system questions and concerns

Verify compliance with program requirements and support flow-down to supplier quality

Generate Basis of Estimate documentation for proposals

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and 6 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience.
Ability to lead investigations, organize data, and present corrective action board investigations
Ability to report status updates and technical data to directors and managers
Ability to review and verify requirements to flow downs on contracts or other documentation
Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
Strong interpretation skills with technical drawings and GD&T
Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies such as 8D or 5 Why
Experience with conducting audits to verify internal procedures are being followed
Experience working with suppliers to support supplier corrective actions
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with performing and reviewing First Article inspections (FAI)
Experience with Material Review Boards (MRBs)
Experience with leading audits requested by 3rd parties such as customers or DCMA
Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-610 and IPC-620

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.

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.