Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Requisition ID: R10185530
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 50% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
At Northrop Grumman, we seek individuals who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity. We are looking for you to join our team as a
Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (T4)
based in
Charlottesville, VA. This is a full-time onsite position and may require up to 50% travel. This position is part of our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team and reports directly to the Manager Supplier Quality, Naval & Oceanic Systems (N&OS) business unit. The qualified candidate will support all programs at the site. What you will get to do: Be responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.
Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
Interface directly with supplier personnel and assess supplier manufacturing processes and procedures.
Conduct product and process verification activities, monitor supplier quality performance, and drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues.
Support the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically review performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes.
Keep management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
Coordinate and oversee Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
Engage in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
Review program contracts and interface with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers.
Manage implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities and supplier quality risk assessments.
Report on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings.
Drive affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.
Travel to suppliers as required to achieve positive outcomes.
Foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a “strong voice for quality” and a role model for NG Values.
May be asked to support programs at other sites within the business unit.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related STEM discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering (OR 6 or more years of relevant work experience with a Master's Degree).
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
US Citizenship Required.
Preferred Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer: 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 Analysis (FMEA) activities.
Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers.
Experience in a quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing role.
SAP Business System experience.
Current active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher.
Salary Range:
$107,800 - $161,800 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Engineering
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 50% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
At Northrop Grumman, we seek individuals who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity. We are looking for you to join our team as a
Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (T4)
based in
Charlottesville, VA. This is a full-time onsite position and may require up to 50% travel. This position is part of our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team and reports directly to the Manager Supplier Quality, Naval & Oceanic Systems (N&OS) business unit. The qualified candidate will support all programs at the site. What you will get to do: Be responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.
Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
Interface directly with supplier personnel and assess supplier manufacturing processes and procedures.
Conduct product and process verification activities, monitor supplier quality performance, and drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues.
Support the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically review performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes.
Keep management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
Coordinate and oversee Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
Engage in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
Review program contracts and interface with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers.
Manage implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities and supplier quality risk assessments.
Report on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings.
Drive affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.
Travel to suppliers as required to achieve positive outcomes.
Foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a “strong voice for quality” and a role model for NG Values.
May be asked to support programs at other sites within the business unit.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related STEM discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering (OR 6 or more years of relevant work experience with a Master's Degree).
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
US Citizenship Required.
Preferred Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer: 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 Analysis (FMEA) activities.
Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers.
Experience in a quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing role.
SAP Business System experience.
Current active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher.
Salary Range:
$107,800 - $161,800 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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