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Principal Quality Engineer ​/ Sr Principal Quality Engineer

Job in Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21201, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 98900 USD Yearly USD 98900.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Quality Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Quality Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position will support the AMC Restricted Operating Unit within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit.

This position is 100% onsite.

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 – Level 3
    • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and 3 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
    • 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
    Basic Qualifications – Level 4
    • 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
    • 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 in at least one of the following standards (IPC, J-Std, MIL-STD)
    • Experience with ISO
      9001, AS9100, and AS9145 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI)
    • Green/Black Belt Certified in Lean Six-sigma
    • Certified in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies
    • Certified auditor
    • Experience Facilitating RCCAs with technical groups
    • SAP Experience
    • Tableau Experience
    • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff
    • Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues
    • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab or equivalent tools for statistical analysis
    • Knowledge of modern skillsets such as Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Power Bi to aid in data analysis and data visualization

    Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $…

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