Sr Principal Engineer Quality

Northrop Grumman • Harvard, MA

2d • $129,300 - $193,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer – Level 4 in Devens, Massachusetts. This position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, the Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems for materials and finished products. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to establish and sustain quality standards, evaluate product conformance, audit Quality and Business Management Systems, and ensure corrective actions and documentation meet applicable requirements. The position also contributes to design, supplied materials, production control, product evaluation, reliability, inventory control, and research and development as they relate to product or process quality.

The role develops Program Quality Plans for opto-electrical components, subsystems, and systems; evaluates components and subsystems; reviews electro-optical testing methods and environments; and recommends testing, statistical process control, and process improvements. It performs first article qualifications and failure investigations, participates in the Material Review Board (MRB) process, supports Mission Assurance requirements, and manages improvement projects. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience developing and implementing Program Quality Plans and support processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using product verification instruments, including CMMs.
• Experience in root cause and corrective action (RCCA), continuous improvement, and process engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• U.S. citizenship required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• CMM programming capability.
• Master’s degree in science or a STEM discipline.
• At least 7 years of expertise in Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency applying Process Engineering methodologies.
• Proficiency in QMS auditing.
• ASQ certification(s) or equivalent quality certification(s).
• Understanding of Configuration Management processes.
• Ability to provide training on the application of Quality methodologies.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green certification.
• Strong analytical and technical acumen.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• DoD or defense contractor industry experience, such as aerospace, space, defense, mission, or semiconductor experience.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Operational Excellence.
• Knowledge of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Program Quality Plans for opto-electrical components, subsystems, and systems based on customer and internal specifications.
• Develop and maintain quality standards, operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; work with Manufacturing Engineering to establish and sustain process capability.
• Evaluate components and subsystems, review and verify electro-optical testing methods and environments, and assess product compliance and readiness for release.
• Compile evaluation data and define necessary changes to product design, testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or testing requirements.
• Recommend test methods and statistical process control procedures to achieve required product quality levels, and propose changes to improve system or process capability.
• Develop documentation required to support customer and test or certification requirements.
• Perform first article qualifications and failure investigations, drive resolution processes, and manage improvement projects to advance Operational Excellence.
• Participate in the MRB process.
• Support and process Mission Assurance requirements as needed.
• Execute other assignments based on business needs and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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