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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 100% of the Time

Description

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’s Aeronautics System sector is currently hiring a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer/Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a remote opportunity; however, candidate must be located in the East Coast or Midwest area. Position requires extensive travel, 100%. Position also requires ability to fly commercially on very short notice to meet company commitments.

Essential functions:

Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. 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. Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Conduct Special Process audits to verify conformance to Northrop Grumman Engineering and Quality standards

Capable of understanding and interpreting specifications/documents/contracts

Ensure effective supplier root cause and corrective action

Collaborate with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement functional management and supplier management teams

Working knowledge of multiple NDI methods

Travel as needed to support program initiatives

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer:

+ Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) AND 5 years of quality/manufacturing experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 3 years of quality/manufacturing

+ Must have a Valid State Driver’s License to operate a personal motor vehicle and have a dependable motor vehicle to travel to local suppliers

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access per business needs

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer:

+ Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) AND 9 years of quality/manufacturing experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 7 years of quality/manufacturing experience

+ Must have a Valid State Driver’s License to operate a personal motor vehicle and have a dependable motor vehicle to travel to local suppliers

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access per business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of advanced quality principles, root cause failure analysis, problem solving, fabrication and assembly processes, and team facilitation.

+ Certified AS9100 Quality System Auditor

+ ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

+ Hands on experience and knowledge of critical manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, heat treatment, chemical processes, nondestructive inspection, material test, surface enhancement, welding, and composites fabrication

+ Aerospace Manufacturing Certifications

+ Experience participating in the Nadcap accreditation program

+ Must be proficient in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

+ Certified Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Level 2 or 3

+ Active DoD Secret Clearance (granted or renewed within the past 5 years)

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.