Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (T4) to join our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team based in Annapolis, MD. This position will report directly to the Manage Supplier Quality, Naval & Oceanic Systems (N&OS) business unit, and the qualified candidate will support all programs at the site.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.
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 supplier manufacturing processes and procedures.
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues.
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes.
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.
Reviews program contracts and interfaces with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers
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.
Reports on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings
Drives affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.
Travels to suppliers as-required to achieve positive outcomes
Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Serves as a strong voice for ‘Quality’ and a role model for NG Values
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an STEM or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering OR Masters Degree in a STEM or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
US Citizenship Required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Master’s Degree in an engineering field
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Quality Auditor (CQA)
Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Anal
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