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Principal Engineer – Supplier Quality
Northrop Grumman. Serve as a Quality Planner by applying quality requirements to purchase requisitions, reviewing purchase orders, and interpreting drawings and technical specifications .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Planning, Supplier Quality Management, and Risk Assessment within the defense and aerospace industry. Proficient in applying quality requirements, managing supplier performance, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
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Quality PlanningSupplier Quality ManagementISO 9001/AS9100 ExperienceRoot Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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Hard Skills
Quality Requirements ApplicationSupplier Performance MonitoringData Analysis and ReportingSupplier Quality Evaluation SystemsRisk Assessment and Mitigation
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem SolvingContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
SAPERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Six Sigma Green BeltCertified Six Sigma Black BeltCertified Six Sigma Master Black BeltCertified Quality Engineer (CQE)Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Industry Keywords
Defense IndustryAerospace IndustrySupply Chain ManagementManufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringTest EngineeringMaterials Engineering
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a Quality Planner by applying quality requirements to purchase requisitions, reviewing purchase orders, and interpreting drawings and technical specifications
- Review program contracts and coordinate with Program Quality Engineering to ensure requirements flow down to suppliers
- Manage the database of quality flow-down notes and ensure consistent application across suppliers and programs
- Monitor supplier performance, generate recurring data pulls, and prepare charts and analysis for site and program reporting
- Report supplier performance, quality status, and emerging risks to management
- Track and measure performance against supplier management plans
- Support supplier quality risk management and proactive strategies to improve supplier performance
- Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems
- Support supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements
- Maintain the approved supplier list and review supplier performance for continued eligibility
- Provide visibility into upcoming purchase requisitions and supplier deliveries for planning and risk management
- Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes
- Support proposal and cost estimating activities with supplier quality inputs, risks, and assumptions
- Support core functional supplier quality processes as assigned
- Foster collaboration, problem solving, and continuous improvement
- Serve as a strong voice for Quality and role model Northrop Grumman values
- Report to the Manager, Supplier Quality for the Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit and support programs across the N&OS portfolio
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or Master's Degree in STEM and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Relevant experience in quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, test engineering, or materials engineering
- US Citizenship Required
- Preferred: Master’s degree in an engineering or related STEM discipline
- Experience within an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System environment
- Experience in a Quality or Supplier Quality role
- Defense/aerospace industry experience, including direct supplier interface and oversight
- Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Experience leading or participating in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt preferred
- ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP/business systems for supply chain, quality, or supplier management activities
- Must be within commuting distance of Sykesville, MD; Annapolis, MD; or Charlottesville, VA
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Relocation assistance is not available