Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems sector is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer - focused in Printed Wired Board (PWB) to join our team in Baltimore, MD.

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Supplier Quality Assurance organization supporting the East Coast Field Operations - Electrical team. This team supports programs with suppliers across the United States and Internationally. Our global supply base is growing and we are seeking individuals who will positively represent the company across the globe.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Collaborate in a team environment, negotiate and integrate different viewpoints, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project results.
• Represent the company with credibility, confidence and professionalism.
• Plan and implement Quality Assurance actions for assigned PWB/Electronic suppliers which require compliance to Military and Space requirements.
• Perform Specification Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections and Source inspections on electro-mechanical hardware particularly, PWB/CCAs, but additionally RF/Microwave devices and assemblies and cables and connectors may be required.
• Understands continuous process improvement (CI) and can effectively develop and execute CI initiatives and activities.
• Initiate Corrective Action Plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing and engineering personnel to identify root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for understanding and addressing supplier process issues and developing solutions.
• Perform process and product audits along with capacity assessments to ensure the supplier's processes are robust and capable.
• Effectively perform supplier surveillance activities designed to manage and improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation.
• Apply technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to analyze and audit our suppliers processes and capabilities.
• Work with the Key Supplier and Technology Teams to manage key suppliers, ensure the suppliers are performing well and drive process improvements while ensuring their capacity and capability to deliver products on time is acceptable.
• Understands general contracting principles in a Department of Defense and commercial environment.
• Possesses the ability and skill to review and interpret regulatory requirements, specifically in the area of Mission Assurance and quality.
• Establish positive working relationships with suppliers.
• Develop and mentor new engineers.
• Lead Supplier performance management by analyzing performance data, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Proactive reduction and prevention of supplied material defect occurrences and verification of supplied material defect claims
• Lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals
• Prevent/Minimize business impact from supplied material defects; supplier quality risk mitigation
• Submit, review, coach, accept supplier corrective actions requests
• Lead on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews and Quality System audits
• Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation

This position is remote but ideal candidate will reside in East Coast time zone.
 

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 9+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Design Engineering and/or 9 years of experience in Continuous Improvement.
• Demonstrated work experience inspecting Printed Wiring Boards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years working in the defense industry.
• Process knowledge/manufacturing engineering experience in the manufacture of Printed Wiring Boards.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
• Knowledge of auditing to ISO 9001 and AS9100, AS9102 requirements.
• Knowledgeable in J-std-001 and IPC-A-610E, and Mil-Std-883.
• Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5M)
• ASQ Lead Auditor Certification
• Active Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.