Principal Engineer Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.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 Mission Systems is seeking a Program Quality Engineer 3 to be located at our Baltimore, MD location.
The quality applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Quality and Mission Assurance team to support the Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity Division.
What You'll Get to do:

Implement QMA Engagement strategies across the program life-cycle from supporting new business pursuits to supporting fielded systems.

Act as the main Quality focal point for the program and be responsible for applying and maintaining quality evaluation techniques and control systems to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Collaborate with customers, supply chain, program management, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place and maintained.

Perform assessments of the program activities to ensure compliance with stated requirements.

Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment.

Perform analysis of program quality data to assess and determine the responsibility for, products, or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Measure and monitor supplier performance, chairing the material review board, reviewing and approval of technical documentation ,establishing program corrective action boards and interfacing with upper management on quality related issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Basic Qualifications for Program Quality Engineer 3 :

Bachelor's Degree in STEM Related technical field.
5 years relevant experience in quality, engineering or manufacturing
2 or more years of experience with the following: quality engagement across program life cycle; proposal experience; and quality related data analysis
Must possess a Secret Security Clearance
US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications Program Quality Engineer 3:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Ability to create and manage databases
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
ASQ Certifications (CQM, CQE)
What We Can Offer You -
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00The 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.