Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription

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 Missions Systems, Mission Next Division is looking to hire an Engineer Supplier Quality level 4, to develop and lead a Supplier Performance Management process within the Mission Next Division (MNX). This individual will report into the Manager, Supplier Performance Management Mission Next Division. This position is located in Linthicum, MD.

This role is part of the GSC team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a fast-paced environment - including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key cross-functional stakeholders across the MGMN. The successful candidate will hold strong leadership skills, excellent oral and written skills, and an aptitude for DoD contracting requirements.

The Engineer Supplier Quality responsibilities will encompass but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
• Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
• Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
• Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.
• Lead on-site supplier engagements, including multiple people team activities such as supplier quarterly performance reviews and audits.
• Understands continuous process improvement (CI) and can effectively develop and execute CI initiatives and activities.
• Apply technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to analyze and audit our suppliers' processes and capabilities.
• Capable of leading cross-functional teams in pursuit of performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals.
• Mitigate supplier quality risk to prevent/minimize business impact from supplied material defects
• Proactive reduction and prevention of supplied material defect occurrences and verification of supplied material defect claims
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Understands general contracting principles in a Department of Defense and commercial environment
• Establish positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Represent the company with credibility, confidence and professionalism.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Quality or Supply Chain; Masters degree in STEM with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Quality or Supply Chain
• Experience with of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the Time
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other Engineering discipline.
• Airframe Manufacturing Experience
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
• Experience in auditing to ISO 9001 and AS9100, AS9102 requirements.
• J-std-001, IPC600, IPC610, IPC620, IPC6010 series and Mil-Std-883 certification
• ASQ Lead Auditor, CQE, CQM Certification
• Possess current DOD Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.