Sr Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - 18762

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join the internal Supplier Mission Assurance team. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

In this position, the employee will be responsible for understanding how Supplier Quality data is collected and then use that data to build metrics and charts for effective monitoring and measuring. The employee will also perform quality reviews to onboard suppliers onto the division Approved Supplier List (ASL), review purchase requisitions and flow quality requirements (Q-clauses), support the Approved Special Processor List (ASPL) by onboarding new suppliers and performing maintenance activities, perform audits at the supply base to ensure contractual requirements are being met, and lead/facilitate continuous improvement activities. 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in related field and 8 or more years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years experience.

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement quality methods and strategies for procured items to assure the design, procurement, acceptance, and use of procured items.

• Manufacturing/engineering experience

• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM degree in related field

• Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards.

• Extensive experience working with aerospace/defense industry suppliers onsite.

• General experience with special processes

• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

• Six Sigma or Lean certifications

• Demonstrated written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to interface effectively with suppliers, customers, work associates/teams, and management

• Ability to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base

Primary 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.