Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Northrop Grumman Full time


At Northrop Grumman, our team members enjoy remarkable opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally, both now and in the future.

Our innovative and adventurous spirit has positioned us at the leading edge of numerous technological milestones in our nation's history - from pioneering transatlantic flights to developing stealth technology and achieving lunar landings.

We seek individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in inventing the future while enjoying the journey.

Our culture flourishes on intellectual curiosity, diverse perspectives, and the ability to bring your authentic self to work - driven by an unyielding ambition to accomplish what others deem impossible.

Our employees are not just part of history; they are actively creating it.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is in search of a Program Quality Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement robust technical expertise in quality engineering, standards, drawing interpretation, measurement techniques, analytical methods, processes, and relevant technologies.
  • Diagnose and address intricate technical and quality challenges on the production floor utilizing problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective action strategies.
  • Oversee and validate quality in accordance with statistical processes and other control measures.
  • Collaborate with external quality teams in data collection, problem resolution, and risk management to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Communicate program execution updates and quality metrics to a diverse audience of professionals and leadership.
  • Assess and review non-conforming materials for compliance with specifications and standards.
  • Provide engineering and manufacturing support for the inspection and quality engineering team, assisting in corrective action boards and data analysis.
  • Facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Action initiatives effectively.
  • Conduct floor assessments and audits in partnership with the compliance team.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present to senior management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Manufacturing Quality.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems such as SAP.
  • Proven experience in leading projects and teams.
  • Knowledge of quality specifications including ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System, as well as IPC Industry Standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620).
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to interpret military and commercial specifications.
  • Competence in interpreting CAD data, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Foundation in Quality and Mission Excellence applications.
  • Capacity to work within cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Willingness to travel 25-50% for vendor visits and site assessments.

Compensation:
Salary range is competitive and reflects the responsibilities of the position along with the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and various benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Northrop Grumman is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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