Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman$94K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in quality or supply chain management; or Master’s degree with 3+ years experience.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Preferred: Experience with RCCA and FMEA methodologies.
  • Preferred: Background in defense industry supplier interactions.
  • Preferred: SAP Business System proficiency.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 certification processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier quality risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Develop and enforce supplier quality control systems.
  • Ensure suppliers meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct inspections and reviews on various hardware components.
  • Directly interface with supplier staff regarding quality and processes.
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to resolve quality issues.
  • Assist in maintaining and evaluating the approved supplier list.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan contributions.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs.
  • Annual performance-based bonuses available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Amherst Systems in Buffalo, New York; an organization focused on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions.

Our Mission Systems team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Supplier Performance Management department here in Amherst, NY. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with Global Supply Chain professionals, other engineering disciplines, and our suppliers.

What you get to do:

  • Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management.  
  • Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
  • Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
  • Perform Specification/Drawing Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections and support Receiving Inspection on various categories of hardware such as Printed Wiring Boards (PWB), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and mechanical components & assemblies.
  • Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
  • Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
  • Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
  • Keeps management informed 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.
  • 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.
  • Travel to the Supplier as needed to support the program.

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Basic Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain: Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain

US Citizenship

Willing to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities.

Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers.

Experience in a quality, supplier quality role.

SAP Business System experience.

Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.

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

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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$36.7 billion
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