Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
United States-California-Unknown Citysenior
Supplier Quality EngineerProcurement & Purchasing
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 100% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
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Supplier Quality EngineerProcurement & Purchasing
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 100% of the Time
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’s Aeronautics System sector is currently hiring a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a remote opportunity however, candidate must be located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. This position requires extensive travel in the Los Angeles area. Position also requires ability to fly commercially on very short notice to meet 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.
- Perform Quality System audits
- Perform Process Product audits
- Perform Counterfeit Parts / DFARS audits
Requirements
~2 min read- Must have a Bachelor’s of Science AND 8 years of quality experience, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of quality experience
- Ability to travel up to 100% of time
- Valid State Driver’s License to operate a personal motor vehicle
- Own dependable motor vehicle to travel to local suppliers
- Must be proficient in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret Clearance and Special Program Access
- AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification
- Aerospace Manufacturing Certifications
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- STEM Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
- SAP Business System experience
- Supplier Quality experience in Aerospace industry
- Six Sigma/Lean Certification
- AS9102 FAI/ Net Inspect
- Digital Data/CMM interpretation
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
United States-California-Unknown City
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location
About this job
- Pay per year
- $113,500–$141,900 a year
- 28% above the $100,000 median for Supplier Quality Engineer jobs on Jobera (164 salaries).
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
- First seen
- November 14, 2026
- Last seen
- November 14, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- November 15, 2026
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