Sr Principal Engineer Quality

Northrop Grumman

83d • $124,900 - $187,300

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of experience within one or more of the following areas: Mission Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or equivalent expertise
• Possess Six-Sigma Green-Belt Certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Systems Engineering
• Six Sigma Black-Belt Certification
• Experience with Statistical Software
• ISO9000/AS9100 Audit Certification
• Possess a current Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Facilitate RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Actions) and track corrective actions plans and cases to closure
• Facilitate improvement teams to solve complex technical problems utilizing DMAIC or related problem solving methodologies
• Ensure compliance to contract quality requirements and AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality System processes on development and production programs
• Establish and measure KPI’s
• Perform Surveillance and Risk Assessments
• Train, mentor, and develop junior-level personnel, and participate in the design and implementation of training materials
• Provide expertise and guidance to program teams and suppliers on quality assurance, quality systems, tools, training, problem solving, statistical analysis and continuous improvement
• Perform statistical analysis on product yield/SPC/key characteristics data
• Report status on tasks to program management, quality management and customers

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree