Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman•, CT

1d•$117,500 - $176,300•Remote

About The Position

Northrop Grumman seeks a skilled Senior Principal Supplier Quality, to join the Supplier Performance Management team and support our suppliers across multiple locations in the Northeast and Midwest. This position can be worked remote but only from NJ, OH, PA or CT due to the location of the suppliers. Travel would be at least 50%.

Requirements

BS degree in STEM and with a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality, manufacturing and/or general engineering or Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in quality, manufacturing and/or general engineering.
Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) or equivalent
Experience in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and special process requirements; comfortable defining risk-based inspection and control strategies
Experience leading audits, New Product Introduction (NPI), and/or Production Readiness Reviews.
US citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering.
Formal auditor training/certification (AS9100 internal/lead auditor) and demonstrated audit execution experience.
Demonstrated experience conducting product reviews/inspections using appropriate methods, including visual inspection and the use of measuring tools, to verify conformance to drawings/specifications
Experience working with/around NADCAP/PRI special process environments (heat treat, NDT, coatings/plating, welding as applicable) and supplier oversight of sub-tier special processors.
Experience with precision machining and knowledge of metal forming (stamping, casting, turning, etc.) and related finishing (heat treatment, plating, etc.).
Experience in implementing APQP and PPAP processes.
Experience leading complex problem solving and corrective action (SCAR/CAPA/8D) with measurable, sustained results
Experience in planning and organizing activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
Extensive experience with leading process improvement projects

Responsibilities

Leads supplier quality risk management by developing evaluation and control systems
Ensure supplier processes/products meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements. Interface with suppliers to assess quality and manufacturing processes
Conduct product/process verification tasks such as visual and dimensional characteristics checks, documentation for compliance
Conduct product/process verification with specific inspection points on visual and dimensional characteristics
Oversees Supplier Quality plans across program phases
Participate in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection for acquisitions and new procurements.
Implement and coach suppliers on core quality tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA, SPC, capability studies, mistake-proofing, 8D/5-Why/Ishikawa, DOE, etc.
Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests and work collaborative with suppliers, and other stakeholders to identify the root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
Partner with Procurement / Supplier Quality peers to develop supplier technical capability, including sub-tier management, special process oversight
Own supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, ensuring ongoing compliance to drawings, specifications, key characteristics, and contractual quality clauses
Implement Supplier Quality processes, including approvals, source selection, supplier classification, risk assessments and mitigations, and quality requirements development and flow-down