Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality (Marietta - GA)

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality to join our Mission Assurance team. This position will be based at a supplier facility in Marietta, GA. The role may require additional travel to locations in surrounding states, including the ability to fly commercially on short notice to support company commitments.

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. 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 apprised 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.

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Quality experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years of Quality experience, or PhD and 4 years of Quality Experience.

• Must have a Valid State Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle and dependable motor vehicle to travel to local suppliers

• Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time with some overnight required

• Experience Manufacturing/Engineering with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

• Experience interfacing with suppliers/customers to meet quality objectives (e.g., in process and final inspections, FAI review, RCCA, Audits, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer and program leadership

• Experience utilizing basic inspection tools (e.g. Calipers, micrometers) and interpreting engineering requirements (e.g., reading blueprints, specifications, contractual flow downs, etc.)

• Proficient with MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Active U.S. Government Secret security Clearance (granted or renewed within the past 5 years)

• STEM Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
• SAP Business System experience
• Supplier Quality experience in Aerospace industry
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification
• Six Sigma/Lean Certification
• AS9102 FAI/ Net Inspect
• Digital Data/CMM interpretation