Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman • , OH

1d • $94,200 - $141,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled Principal Supplier Quality professional to join the Supplier Performance Management team and support suppliers across multiple locations in the Northeast and Midwest. The position is based in Ohio or Pennsylvania and requires extensive travel, stated as up to 75–95% and often on short notice. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. A Secret clearance is listed, with no clearance required at the start.

The role manages supplier quality risks and develops and implements systems to evaluate and control supplier quality. It ensures supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements. The position interfaces directly with supplier personnel to assess quality and manufacturing processes; verifies products and processes; monitors supplier performance; and leads root cause analysis and corrective actions. It also manages supplier waiver and deviation requests and oversees discrepancy reporting.

The Principal Supplier Quality professional keeps management informed about supplier performance, quality status, and risks; coordinates Supplier Quality plans throughout program phases; and participates in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection during business acquisition and new procurements. The role also implements supplier quality processes for supplier approval, source selection, supplier classification, risk assessment and mitigation, and flow-down of supplier quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or at least 9 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Active AWS Certified Weld Inspector credential and experience as a weld inspector.
• Experience conducting product or process validation in accordance with AS9102 (First Article Inspection) or similar processes in other industries.
• Experience evaluating and implementing quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent.
• Experience with root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys or Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams.
• Experience working with mechanical design requirements and specifications.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel extensively (75–95%), often on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Industrial Technology.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, forging, heat treating, and brazing.
• Experience with additive manufacturing.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques such as FMEA and SIPOC.
• Experience leading process improvement projects.
• Experience leading audits, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Production Readiness Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality risks.
• Develop and implement systems for evaluating and controlling supplier quality.
• Ensure supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements.
• Interface with supplier personnel to assess quality and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct product and process verification and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers and deviations, and oversee discrepancy reporting.
• Keep management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and associated risks.
• Coordinate and oversee Supplier Quality plans throughout all program phases.
• Participate in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection during the Business Acquisition Process and for new procurements on existing programs.
• Manage supplier quality processes, including supplier approval, source selection, supplier classification, risk assessments and mitigation plans, and flow-down of supplier quality requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal