Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman • $98K — $148K *
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering
  • Bachelor's in relevant engineering disciplines
  • Experience conducting Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Represent Northrop Grumman to the supply chain with professionalism
  • Engage in Program activities to assess supplier performance
  • Attend program reviews such as CCB and PMR
  • Conduct compliance reviews and inspections on various hardware
  • Collaborate with Program Quality to set supplier quality requirements
  • Analyze data to identify supplier process issues and solutions
  • Perform audits and capacity assessments of suppliers

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

The Electronic Warfare and Targeting (EWT) Business Unit in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Supplier Quality team, reporting to the Supplier Quality EWT BU Manager. This position is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts to support our customers. This position is contingent upon anticipated award in the fall 2026.

What You Get to Do:

  • Represent Northrop Grumman to the supply chain with credibility, confidence and professionalism
  • Engage in Program activities to identify and quantify supplier performance as a proactive risk mitigation
  • Represent Supplier Performance Management (SPM) at various program reviews and review boards including but not limited to Configuration Control Board (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Design/Peer Reviews, Manufacturing/Test Readiness Reviews and Corrective Action Board (CAB)
  • Perform Specification/Drawing Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections and support Receiving Inspection on various categories of hardware such as PWBs, CCAs, cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and mechanical components & assemblies
  • Collaborate with Program Quality to ensure appropriate quality requirements for programs are identified and flowed to suppliers
  • Analyze and interpret data to identify suppliers' process issues and develop solutions
  • Perform process and product audits along with capacity assessments to ensure the supplier's processes are robust and capable, as well as compliant to Military and Space requirements.
  • Initiate and manage SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) to address nonconforming material by working cross-functionally identify root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented
  • Initiate and manage SDRs (Supplier Deviation Requests) to address nonconforming material by working cross-functionally with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, & Suppliers
  • Review and Approve FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) in accordance with AS9102 to ensure that Suppliers are able to ship product in a timely manner
  • Effectively perform supplier risk assessment activities designed to identify and quantify the probability and impact the supply chain may have in support of proposal & business development efforts
  • Execute and oversee supplier Manufacturing Readiness Assessments in accordance with the DoD MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Desk book
  • Lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of supplier performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals
  • Understand continuous process improvement (CI) and effectively develop and execute CI initiatives
  • Support the development of entry level engineers to ensure team effectiveness and promote knowledge transfer across the organization
  • Travel up to 25% of the time to suppliers, as required, to oversee quality investigations and complete design reviews

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Basic Qualifications for the Level 3:

  • 5 or more years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science engineering, or biomedical engineering
  • Experience in Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ISO9001 and AS9100 Requirements
  • Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) & types of Engineering Drawings as described in ASME Y14.5 & Y14.24
  • Experience with Special Processing such as Chemical Conversions, Anodic Coatings, Brazing, etc. as specified in MIL Specs such as MIL-A-8625 and MIL-DTL-5541
  • Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 620 or MIL-STD-883
  • Experience with the DoD MRA (Manufacturing Readiness Assessment) Guidebook
  • Experience creating supplier management plans in support of NAR (Non-Advocate Review)/ICE (Independent Cost Evaluation) activities
  • Current active DoD Secret Clearance, or higher


Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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