Sr Principal/Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time

Description: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Job Description: Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real‑life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by defining possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineer to join our team in Denver, CO. What You’ll Get To Do Have multiple years of experience develop and mentor new engineers. Lead on‑site supplier engagements, including multiple people team activities such as supplier quarterly performance reviews and audits. Understands continuous process improvement (CI) and can effectively develop and execute CI initiatives and activities. Analyze and interpret data to identify suppliers’ process issues and developing solutions, and present to all levels of leadership. Effectively perform supplier surveillance activities designed to manage and improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation. Apply technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to analyze and audit our suppliers’ processes and capabilities. Capable of leading cross‑functional teams in pursuit of performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals. Mitigate supplier quality risk to prevent/minimize business impact from supplied material defects. Proactive reduction and prevention of supplied material defect occurrences and verification of supplied material defect claims. Strong communication skills (both oral and written). Understands general contracting principles in a Department of Defense and commercial environment. Establish positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Represent the company with credibility, confidence and professionalism. Ideal candidate must be able to travel up to 75% of the time. Requisition Note This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Supplier Engineer (level 3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer (level 4). Basic Qualifications For a Supplier Quality Engineer 3 Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related technical field with 5 or more years of relevant experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Design Engineering (9 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor degree). Experience inspecting Printed Wiring Boards. Inspection experience, process knowledge and/or manufacturing engineering experience in PWB. Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements. Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time. Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action. Experience leading teams and projects. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required. Basic Qualifications For a Supplier Quality Engineer 4 Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related technical field with 8 or more years of relevant experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Design Engineering or 14 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor degree. Experience inspecting Printed Wiring Boards. Inspection experience, process knowledge and/or manufacturing engineering experience in PWB. Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements. Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time. Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action. Experience leading teams and projects. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other Engineering discipline. 10+ years working in the defense industry. Experience in the manufacture of Printed Wiring Boards and CCAs. Six Sigma or Lean certifications. Experience in auditing to ISO 9001 and AS9100, AS9102 requirements. J‑std‑001, IPC600, IPC610, IPC620, IPC6010 series and Mil‑Std‑883 certification. Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5M). ASQ Lead Auditor, CQE, CQM Certification. Possess current DOD Secret Clearance. What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 – $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 – $176,300.00