Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality Annapolis MD

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Description
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 Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (T4) to join our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team based in Annapolis MD. This position will report directly to the Manage Supplier Quality Naval & Oceanic Systems (N&OS) business unit and the qualified candidate will support all programs at the site.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for supplier quality risk management implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.

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 supplier manufacturing processes and procedures.

Conducts product and process verification activities monitors supplier quality performance and drives root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues.

Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.

Manages supplier requests for waivers deviations and requirement changes.

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.

Reviews program contracts and interfaces with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers

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.

Reports on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings

Drives affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.

Travels to suppliers as-required to achieve positive outcomes

Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement problem solving and continuous improvement.

Serves as a strong voice for Quality and a role model for NG Values

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in an STEM or related discipline with 8 years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality supply chain manufacturing mechanical engineering electrical engineering industrial engineering or materials engineering OR Masters Degree in a STEM or related discipline with 6 years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality supply chain manufacturing mechanical engineering electrical engineering industrial engineering or materials engineering

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

US Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process

Bachelors Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Masters 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

Experience auditing manufacturing processes and/or quality management systems

Defense industry experience including interfacing with suppliers

Experience in a quality supplier quality or manufacturing role

SAP Business System experience

Solid written and verbal technical communication skills

Currently active DoD SECRET clearance or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $119200.00 - $178800.00