Sr Principal Engineer Quality

Northrop Grumman

71d • $119,200 - $178,800

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 Mission Systems is seeking a Program Quality Engineer 4 to be located at our Baltimore, MD location. The quality applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Quality and Mission Assurance team to support the Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in quality, engineering or manufacturing.
• 4 or more years of experience with quality engagement across program life cycle; proposal experience; and quality related data analysis.
• Must possess a Secret Security Clearance.
• US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Ability to create and manage databases.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• ASQ Certifications (CQM, CQE).

Responsibilities

• Implement QMA Engagement strategies across the program life-cycle from supporting new business pursuits to supporting fielded systems.
• Act as the main Quality focal point for the program and be responsible for applying and maintaining quality evaluation techniques and control systems to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, supply chain, program management, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place and maintained.
• Perform assessments of the program activities to ensure compliance with stated requirements.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment.
• Perform analysis of program quality data to assess and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Measure and monitor supplier performance, chairing the material review board, reviewing and approval of technical documentation, establishing program corrective action boards and interfacing with upper management on quality related issues.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree