Principal Engineer Quality (CMM)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer Quality (CMM) in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The position uses knowledge of ISO/ASME GD&T to interpret engineering layouts, drawings, and documentation and to develop, validate, optimize, and maintain advanced PC-DMIS inspection programs for DCC CMM systems. It also develops offline programming methodologies using 3D models and model-based definition datasets. The engineer works with inspection management to establish and maintain a documented training plan, evaluates engineering models and calibration results, demonstrates measurement methodologies to potential customers, and cross-trains inspectors. The role also supports inspection and validation of parts and assemblies, monitors product quality against drawings and procedures, maintains inspection documentation and data, contributes expertise to problem resolution, and serves as the interface between Design Engineering and Receiving Inspection. Knowledge of SAP for documenting inspection results, quality records, and manufacturing data is identified as ideal.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field and at least 5 years of experience in Quality, or a master’s degree in a related STEM field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience developing PC-DMIS programs.
- Experience using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and other advanced metrology equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of metrology concepts, ASME Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing, GD&T, and NIST-traceable standards.
- Experience with quality and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret clearance.
- Experience performing FAI and generating inspection reports (AS 9102).
- Experience assisting with calibration of capital metrology equipment.
- Experience investigating and documenting EPRs (Equipment Performance Reports) related to calibration deviations.
- Math-heavy problem-solving experience interpreting complex blueprints, SPC data, and measurement uncertainties.
- Experience evaluating and selecting new metrology equipment.
- Experience training inspectors on CMM measurement techniques, CMM programming, and metrology best practices.
- Experience navigating CAD programs such as NX, Creo, or SolidWorks, and familiarity with MSA and SPC software such as Minitab or QC-Calc.
- Experience developing PC-DMIS measurement programs for quality personnel and troubleshooting CMMs.
- Experience managing test method equipment qualification activities with Quality Engineering and Program Management.
- Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive environment.
- Experience writing precise technical reports and collaborating with QA personnel, Engineering, and Production.
- Knowledge of SAP for documenting inspection results, quality records, and manufacturing data.
Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering layouts, drawings, and documentation using ISO/ASME GD&T knowledge.
- Develop, validate, optimize, and maintain advanced PC-DMIS inspection programs for DCC CMM systems.
- Develop offline programming methodologies using 3D models and model-based definition datasets.
- Work with inspection management to build, formalize, and maintain a documented training plan.
- Evaluate and interpret engineering models and calibration results.
- Demonstrate measurement methodologies to potential customers.
- Cross-train inspectors across inspection tasks.
- Assist inspectors with inspecting, verifying, and validating parts and assemblies of mechanical, electrical, and structural components or systems.
- Monitor and verify that product quality meets engineering drawings, work instructions, and other control procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
- Maintain inspection documentation, write inspection reports, and enter inspection data and defect information into a computer database.
- Participate in team activities and provide expertise and guidance for effective problem resolution.
- Serve as the interface between Design Engineering and Receiving Inspection personnel.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
