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Senior Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality
Northrop Grumman. Lead supplier quality risk management by developing evaluation and control systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Risk Management, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards while implementing core quality tools such as PFMEA and SPC. Proven ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives and drive supplier performance improvements across multiple locations.
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Supplier Quality Risk ManagementCertified Welding Inspector (CWI)AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management SystemComplex Problem Solving (SCAR/CAPA/8D)Supplier Evaluation and Selection
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Hard Skills
Risk-Based Inspection StrategiesEngineering Drawing InterpretationProcess Flow DevelopmentFirst Article Inspections (FAI)APQP and PPAP ProcessesCapability StudiesMistake-Proofing TechniquesDimensional Characteristic ChecksSupplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)Quality Requirements Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationCoachingLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Visual Inspection ToolsMeasuring ToolsSPC SoftwareQuality Management SystemsNADCAP/PRI Special Process Standards
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)AS9100 Internal/Lead Auditor Certification
Industry Keywords
Supplier QualityManufacturing EngineeringEngineering SpecificationsRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementProduction Readiness ReviewsNew Product Introduction (NPI)Precision MachiningMetal FormingDoD Government Security Clearance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead supplier quality risk management by developing evaluation and control systems
- Ensure supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements
- Interface with suppliers to assess quality and manufacturing processes
- Conduct product/process verification, including visual and dimensional characteristic checks and compliance documentation
- Oversee Supplier Quality plans across program phases
- Participate in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection for acquisitions and new procurements
- Implement and coach suppliers on core quality tools, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA, SPC, capability studies, mistake-proofing, 8D/5-Why/Ishikawa, and DOE
- Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions
- Partner with Procurement and Supplier Quality peers to develop supplier technical capability, including sub-tier management and special process oversight
- Own supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers and ensure ongoing compliance with drawings, specifications, key characteristics, and contractual quality clauses
- Implement Supplier Quality processes, including approvals, source selection, supplier classification, risk assessments and mitigations, and quality requirements development and flow-down
- Support suppliers across multiple locations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years or more relevant engineering/manufacturing experience
- MS Degree with a minimum of 6 years or more relevant engineering/manufacturing experience
- Minimum of 12 years or more relevant engineering/manufacturing experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
- Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential from the American Welding Society (AWS)
- Experience and practical knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management System
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and special process requirements
- Experience defining risk-based inspection and control strategies
- Experience leading complex problem solving and corrective action (SCAR/CAPA/8D) with measurable, sustained results
- Experience leading audits, New Product Introduction (NPI), and/or Production Readiness Reviews
- US citizenship required
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Industrial Technology
- Preferred: Formal auditor training/certification (AS9100 internal/lead auditor) and demonstrated audit execution experience
- Preferred: Experience conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 or equivalent
- Preferred: Experience conducting product reviews/inspections using visual inspection and measuring tools
- Preferred: Experience working with/around NADCAP/PRI special process environments and supplier oversight of sub-tier special processors
- Preferred: Experience with precision machining and metal forming, including stamping, casting, turning, and welding, plus related finishing
- Preferred: Experience implementing APQP and PPAP processes
- Preferred: Extensive experience leading process improvement projects
- Preferred: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Government Security Clearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Overtime eligibility
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business