Senior Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality

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🦌 Connecticut, New Jersey, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $117.5k - $176.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Northrop Grumman

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1939

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

🎖️ Defense

Manufacturing • Logistics • Defense

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense company, recognized for its innovative solutions in air, cyber, land, sea, and space domains. With a focus on advanced technologies and innovation, Northrop Grumman provides unmatched expertise in military communications, satellite communications, and microelectronics manufacturing. The company is committed to solving complex challenges and 'defining possible' by transforming the concepts of what's achievable. Northrop Grumman is also actively involved in sustainability efforts and offers career opportunities to various levels of professionals, including veterans and entry-level candidates.

📋 Description

• Lead supplier quality risk management by developing evaluation and control systems • Ensure supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements • Interface with suppliers to assess quality and manufacturing processes • Conduct product and process verification, including visual and dimensional characteristic checks and compliance documentation • Oversee Supplier Quality plans across program phases • Participate in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection for acquisitions and new procurements • Implement and coach suppliers on core quality tools, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA, SPC, capability studies, mistake-proofing, 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and DOE • Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions • Partner with Procurement and Supplier Quality peers to develop supplier technical capability, including sub-tier management and special process oversight • Own supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, key characteristics, and contractual quality clauses • Implement Supplier Quality processes, including approvals, source selection, supplier classification, risk assessments and mitigations, quality requirements development, and flow-down • Support suppliers across multiple locations in the Northeast and Midwest • Travel at least 50%

🎯 Requirements

• BS degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality, manufacturing and/or general engineering, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in quality, manufacturing and/or general engineering • Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) or equivalent • Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and special process requirements • Experience defining risk-based inspection and control strategies • Experience leading audits, New Product Introduction (NPI), and/or Production Readiness Reviews • US citizenship required • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance • Preferred: Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering • Preferred: Formal auditor training/certification (AS9100 internal/lead auditor) and demonstrated audit execution experience • Preferred: Experience conducting product reviews/inspections using visual inspection and measuring tools • Preferred: Experience with NADCAP/PRI special process environments and supplier oversight of sub-tier special processors • Preferred: Experience with precision machining and metal forming and related finishing • Preferred: Experience implementing APQP and PPAP processes • Preferred: Experience leading complex problem solving and corrective action (SCAR/CAPA/8D) • Preferred: Experience planning and organizing activities across multiple manufacturing locations • Preferred: Extensive experience leading process improvement projects • Clearance required for start: No • Travel required: Yes, 75% of the time

🏖️ Benefits

• Overtime eligibility, depending on position • Shift differential, depending on position • Discretionary bonus • Health insurance coverage • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Savings plan • Company-paid holidays • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business • No relocation assistance available