Sr Prncpl Eng Supplier Quality
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Supplier Performance Management Field Engineering team, which supports programs with suppliers across the United States and internationally. The preferred location is the New York region, preferably Syracuse or Rochester, with optional locations in Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Maryland. The position follows a 9/80 schedule and requires an estimated 75% travel. No relocation assistance is available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The engineer performs supplier quality and performance work across a range of hardware, including printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, cables and connectors, microelectronics, electromechanical systems, power supplies, and mechanical products. The role involves inspections, audits, supplier surveillance, process improvement, risk mitigation, corrective action, data analysis, and engagement with supplier and internal teams. The engineer may lead cross-functional teams and supplier engagements, present findings to leadership, and develop and mentor new field engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Design Engineering, and/or Continuous Improvement; alternatively, a master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
- Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or Mil-Std-883.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of general contracting principles in Department of Defense and commercial environments.
- Ability to work independently, plan and schedule activities, and flexibly accommodate urgent program needs.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret clearance.
- Experience working in the defense industry.
- Manufacturing engineering experience in PWBs, CCAs, microelectronics, RF devices, electromechanical systems, or power supplies, and an extensive mechanical background.
- Certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or Mil-Std-883.
- Experience with Space requirements.
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
- Lead auditor experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 requirements.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5M).
- ASQ Lead Auditor, CQE, or CQM certification.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in a team environment, integrate different viewpoints, and prioritize or adjust tasks to achieve project results.
- Represent the company with credibility, confidence, and professionalism.
- Perform Specification Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections, and source inspections on hardware such as PWBs, CCAs, cables and connectors, microelectronics, electromechanical systems, power supplies, and mechanical products.
- Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and activities.
- Initiate corrective action plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.
- Analyze and interpret data to identify supplier process issues and develop solutions.
- Perform process and product audits and capacity assessments to verify supplier processes are robust, capable, and compliant with Military and Space requirements.
- Perform supplier surveillance activities to manage and improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation.
- Apply technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts to analyze and audit supplier processes and capabilities.
- Lead cross-functional teams pursuing performance improvements aligned with department and organizational goals.
- Mitigate supplier quality risk to prevent or minimize business impact from supplied material defects.
- Reduce and prevent supplied material defects and verify supplied material defect claims.
- Lead on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews and Quality System audits.
- Analyze and present data to all levels of leadership.
- Establish positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Develop and mentor new field engineers.
- Plan and schedule required activities independently and accommodate urgent program needs.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
