Requisition ID: R10172248Category: Engineering Location: Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Shift: Days (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time Positions Available: 1At North
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Principal or Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10172248
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • Shift: Days (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
  • Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a dedicated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will be based in Sykesville, MD and may work a hybrid schedule. This position can be filled a either a Principal/3 or Sr Principal/4 Supplier Quality Engineer.

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. 

Provide support and mentorship for junior supplier quality engineers through training on supplier and quality tools such as 8D Root cause analysis, process failure mode and effects analysis and auditing processes on suppliers.  Lead and drive ownership with cross functional teams to ensure all incoming products are non-conforming and on time.  Responsible for developing and executing process risk audits, special process audits and as requested, quality management audits.  Develop and provide proactive supplier management plans and execution with suppliers.

Basic Qualification for a Level 3:

-Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience

-Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

-US Citizenship required.

- Demonstrated Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements

-Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

- Experience in leading teams and projects

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable STEM field

-CAM/EV Experience

-Strong manufacturing background in various roles

-Strong quality background, particularly in supplier quality

-Experience in performing supplier audits

-Demonstrated knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, FAI

- Engineering experience in PWB/PCB fabrication.

-Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Basic Qualification for a Level 4:

-Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience

-Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

-US Citizenship required.

- Demonstrated Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements

-Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

- Experience in leading teams and projects

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable STEM field

-CAM/EV Experience

-Strong manufacturing background in various roles

-Strong quality background, particularly in supplier quality

-Experience in performing supplier audits

-Demonstrated knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, FAI

- Engineering experience in PWB/PCB fabrication.

-Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Salary Range: $93,000 - $139,600
Salary Range 2: $115,400 - $173,200
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

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Location
Sykesville, Maryland, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

Supported Models:

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