Principal Engineer Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Principal/ Sr. Principal Quality Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Gilbert, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

This position entails the fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harness assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards. Assembly is performed in a professional atmosphere in an ESD and FOD awareness area. Daily work attire includes a lab coat and latex gloves at all times when handling flight materials.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Capable and experienced in working in a broad-based manufacturing environment.
• Clear understanding and ability to ensure engineering requirements are being met within the product build instructions
• Ability to clearly annotate defects and identify the associated engineering requirement and/or IPC standard requirement.
• Quality Engineer will work with a team including Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, Technical Writers, Quality Assurance Inspectors, and Production Planners.
• Must work well alone and within a team environment
• Must possess good problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision
• Must be a self-starter, must be self-motivated, and a team player
• Must have the ability to focus and have a strong attention to detail
• No heavy lifting required, equal standing and sitting with some reaching.

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

• Experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and/or improvements.
• Experience with Mission Assurance/Quality Engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, or Military Quality Assurance)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

• Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with fast-paced program environments where schedule volatility is common.

• Dynamic workhour flexibility – Proven ability to adjust schedule on short notice, including rotating shifts, evening/weekend coverage, and overtime, to meet critical program milestones and production demands.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

• Experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and/or improvements.
• Experience with Mission Assurance/Quality Engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, or Military Quality Assurance)

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

• Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience with fast-paced program environments where schedule volatility is common.
• Dynamic workhour flexibility – Proven ability to adjust schedule on short notice, including rotating shifts, evening/weekend coverage, and overtime, to meet critical program milestones and production demands.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Aerospace Industry manufacturing engineering and/or Quality experience.
• Experience with TipQA, Costpoint, Windchill, MES, Creo
• A strong understanding of wiring processes, crimping, splicing, wire routing, and assembly techniques as it applies to IPC standard harness assembly operations
• Familiarization with ESD, FOD, 5S, and Tool Control required
• Preference to candidates with NASA J-STD and/or IPC 620 certifications w/ Space Addendums

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.