Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Quality Engineer - R10210861
Northrop Grumman, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55447
Sr Principal Quality Engineer - R10210861
Join to apply for the Sr Principal Quality Engineer - R10210861 role at Northrop Grumman. Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time. Overview
Bring your experience to Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the Armament Systems Business Unit for our Weapons Systems Division located in Plymouth, MN. Responsibilities
Provide Quality Engineering and Mission Assurance support to programs within the Advanced Ammunition Portfolio of the Ammunition Operating Unit. This may include production line support at multiple locations, supplier inspection and monitoring, identifying contractual Quality requirements, preparing quality program plans, inspection procedures and quality requirements flow-down, supplier process monitoring, application of lean/six-sigma tools, drawing reviews, customer interface/reports/submittals, and reviewing product acceptance data. Travel up to 25% may be required. Ensure compliance to contract quality requirements and AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality System processes on development and production programs. Provide expertise and guidance to program teams and suppliers on quality assurance, quality systems, tools, training, problem solving, statistical analysis and continuous improvement. Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools. Support and lead investigations between internal functions, suppliers and customers. Assist with technical diagnosis of root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to resolve customer complaints or field failures. Develop solutions to eliminate recurrence of issues. Work with Operations to initiate effective containment, investigation, and countermeasure activities to prevent defect outflow both in-house and to customers. Plan and implement quality activities including writing product inspection plans, initiating material review board actions, resolving nonconforming material issues, and facilitating corrective actions. Perform on-site monitoring of manufacturing lines and supplier production processes. Assess suppliers’ capabilities and conformance to their Quality System. Review drawings for inspection capability and conformance to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards. Prepare documentation including quality code requisitions for procuring material, incoming inspection procedures, and CDRL data requirements. Evaluate manufacturing methods and inspection capabilities. Provide quality input to manufacturing processes including inspection and determining key characteristics. Perform statistical analysis on product yield/SPC/key characteristics data. Report status on tasks to program management, quality management and customers. Review inspection and acceptance data to assess process capability and product compliance. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline plus 8 years of quality engineering experience, or a master’s degree plus 6 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen. Strong background in inspection equipment, techniques and general knowledge of metrology and calibration. Solid understanding of drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Solid Quality Tools skills (Statistics, DOE, FMEA, MSA). Experience in a highly-regulated environment. Willingness to travel domestically as required (sometimes on short notice). Desired Qualifications
Manufacturing background desired, familiarity with metals and electronics production. Technical Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal/external customers. Proficient computer skills. Strong technical knowledge (mechanical manufacturing, tools, gauges, calibration). Meticulous and detail-oriented. Driven self-starter with initiative and ability to self-learn. Experience with CAPA/RCCA. ASQ CQA, CQE or CQM is a plus. Salary and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00. The above is a general guideline; actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives may apply depending on the position. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; timeline may vary with business needs. 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. Location and Status
Location: Plymouth, MN. On-site support required. Candidate must be within commuting distance. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates may not be available.
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Join to apply for the Sr Principal Quality Engineer - R10210861 role at Northrop Grumman. Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time. Overview
Bring your experience to Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the Armament Systems Business Unit for our Weapons Systems Division located in Plymouth, MN. Responsibilities
Provide Quality Engineering and Mission Assurance support to programs within the Advanced Ammunition Portfolio of the Ammunition Operating Unit. This may include production line support at multiple locations, supplier inspection and monitoring, identifying contractual Quality requirements, preparing quality program plans, inspection procedures and quality requirements flow-down, supplier process monitoring, application of lean/six-sigma tools, drawing reviews, customer interface/reports/submittals, and reviewing product acceptance data. Travel up to 25% may be required. Ensure compliance to contract quality requirements and AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality System processes on development and production programs. Provide expertise and guidance to program teams and suppliers on quality assurance, quality systems, tools, training, problem solving, statistical analysis and continuous improvement. Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools. Support and lead investigations between internal functions, suppliers and customers. Assist with technical diagnosis of root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to resolve customer complaints or field failures. Develop solutions to eliminate recurrence of issues. Work with Operations to initiate effective containment, investigation, and countermeasure activities to prevent defect outflow both in-house and to customers. Plan and implement quality activities including writing product inspection plans, initiating material review board actions, resolving nonconforming material issues, and facilitating corrective actions. Perform on-site monitoring of manufacturing lines and supplier production processes. Assess suppliers’ capabilities and conformance to their Quality System. Review drawings for inspection capability and conformance to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards. Prepare documentation including quality code requisitions for procuring material, incoming inspection procedures, and CDRL data requirements. Evaluate manufacturing methods and inspection capabilities. Provide quality input to manufacturing processes including inspection and determining key characteristics. Perform statistical analysis on product yield/SPC/key characteristics data. Report status on tasks to program management, quality management and customers. Review inspection and acceptance data to assess process capability and product compliance. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline plus 8 years of quality engineering experience, or a master’s degree plus 6 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen. Strong background in inspection equipment, techniques and general knowledge of metrology and calibration. Solid understanding of drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Solid Quality Tools skills (Statistics, DOE, FMEA, MSA). Experience in a highly-regulated environment. Willingness to travel domestically as required (sometimes on short notice). Desired Qualifications
Manufacturing background desired, familiarity with metals and electronics production. Technical Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal/external customers. Proficient computer skills. Strong technical knowledge (mechanical manufacturing, tools, gauges, calibration). Meticulous and detail-oriented. Driven self-starter with initiative and ability to self-learn. Experience with CAPA/RCCA. ASQ CQA, CQE or CQM is a plus. Salary and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00. The above is a general guideline; actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives may apply depending on the position. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; timeline may vary with business needs. 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. Location and Status
Location: Plymouth, MN. On-site support required. Candidate must be within commuting distance. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates may not be available.
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