Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman

. Proactively manage Supplier Quality risks and drive down supplier escapes .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including risk assessment, compliance assurance, and performance monitoring. Proficient in conducting audits, facilitating corrective actions, and maintaining supplier relationships within the defense industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)ISO 9001 / AS9100 CertificationSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceProcess VerificationEngineering Drawing InterpretationSpecial Process AuditingContinuous Improvement (CI)

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustrySupplier Performance MonitoringContractual ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceSupplier Quality Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively manage Supplier Quality risks and drive down supplier escapes
Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
Interface directly with supplier personnel and assess supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
Conduct product and process verification activities
Monitor supplier quality performance and drive root cause corrective action analysis
Support maintenance of the approved supplier list and review supplier performance
Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting
Keep management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks
Coordinate and oversee implementation of the Supplier Quality plan throughout all program phases
Travel to supplier sites for source inspections, quality audits, special process audits, and oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality and/or engineering
Willing to travel up to 100%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Experience inspecting hardware and interpreting engineering drawings preferred
Experience in auditing special processes and conducting source inspections preferred
Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities preferred
Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers and program management preferred
Experience in a supplier quality role and using SAP preferred
Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process preferred

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