Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman•Avon Park, FL

19d•Remote

About The Position

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 Principal Supplier Quality Engineer/Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a remote opportunity; however, candidate must be located in the East Coast or Midwest area. Position requires extensive travel, 100%. Position also requires ability to fly commercially on very short notice to meet company commitments. Essential functions: Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems. Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list. Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases. Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs. Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) AND 5 years of quality/manufacturing experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 3 years of quality/manufacturing
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 obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access per business needs
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) AND 9 years of quality/manufacturing experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 7 years of quality/manufacturing experience
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 obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access per business needs

Nice To Haves

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge of advanced quality principles, root cause failure analysis, problem solving, fabrication and assembly processes, and team facilitation.
Certified AS9100 Quality System Auditor
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
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 composites fabrication
Aerospace Manufacturing Certifications
Experience participating in the Nadcap accreditation program
Must be proficient in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Certified Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Level 2 or 3
Active DoD Secret Clearance (granted or renewed within the past 5 years)

Responsibilities

Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management.
Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.
Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
Conduct Special Process audits to verify conformance to Northrop Grumman Engineering and Quality standards
Capable of understanding and interpreting specifications/documents/contracts
Ensure effective supplier root cause and corrective action
Collaborate with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement functional management and supplier management teams