Principal Engineer Supplier Quality / Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality (Manchester- NH)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

 

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to hire a Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality or a Principal Engineer Supplier Quality to join our Mission Assurance team based on experience.

 

This will be a 100% remote role, but candidate must be located within 30 miles of the Manchester, New Hampshire area. This position requires extensive travel throughout New England, Upstate New York and Canada.  This position requires the ability to fly commercially on short notice to meet company commitments

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.

Basic Qualifications :

 

• Principal Engineer Supplier Quality:  Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Quality experience, OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of Quality experience, or PhD and 1 year of Quality experience (quality inspector, supplier quality, program quality, quality analyst etc).

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

• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

• Experience with non-conformance and corrective action process

• Proficient with MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access per business needs

• Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Quality experience, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of Quality experience, or PhD and 4 years of Quality Experience.

• Must have a Valid State Driver’s License to oper