Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 75% 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’s Aeronautics System sector is currently hiring a Special Process Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a remote opportunity however, candidate must be in the Central or Eastern United States within 45 minutes of a major airport. This position requires extensive travel and the ability to fly commercially on very short notice to meet company commitments.

This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates that have background in Nondestructive Testing as a NAS
410 certified Level 3 in at least three areas and working knowledge in one or more of the following Aerospace processes:
Heat Treatment, Chemical Processes/Finishes, Advanced Composites, Welding, or Material Test.

• Conduct Special Process audits at supplier facilities to verify conformance to Northrop Grumman Engineering and Quality standards.
• Review and approve supplier Nondestructive Test procedures and techniques
• Capable of understanding and interpreting specifications/standards/contracts
• Ensure effective supplier root cause and corrective action
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, supply chain management, and supplier management teams
• Travel as needed to support program initiatives
• Capable of understanding and interpreting specifications/standards/contracts
• Ensure effective supplier root cause and corrective action.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, supply chain management, and supplier management teams
• This is a remote opportunity however position requires travel and ability to fly commercially on very short notice to meet company commitments.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 8 years of quality/manufacturing experience OR a Master’s degree AND 6 years of quality/manufacturing experience OR a PhD and 4 years of quality/manufacturing experience
• NAS
  410 certified Nondestructive Test (NDT) Level 3 in a minimum of three methods including ultrasonic testing of advanced composites
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
• 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 travel up to 100% of time
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• 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/or composites fabrication
• Certified AS9100 Quality System Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (granted or renewed within the past 5 years)
• Experience participating in the Nadcap accreditation program

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…