Principal Supplier Quality Engineer(Level 3)/Sr Principal Supplier Quality Engineer(Level 4)

Coordinates efforts to ensure the quality engineering team meets goals and closes actions on time.
Processes and owns Non-Conformances related to supplied material.
Performs program supply base and supplier quality risk assessments and plans mitigation activities (flowdowns, readiness reviews, inspections, audits)
Coordinates with engineering and quality engineering to generate technical and quality requirements (for specifications, drawings, statements of work, etc) that are achievable by supply base.
Evaluates and reports on procured material, develops and maintains metrics for monthly reporting.
Interfaces with program mission assurance to ensure identified program issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Conduct audits/assessments to ensure effective processes are well documented and updated as needed.
Supports the teams Continuous Improvement activities.
Trains, mentors, and develops junior-level personnel, and participates in the design and implementation of training materials.
Assist with infrastructure activities related to maintenance of approved supplier records and lists, audit planning, training, procurement quality and supplier controls, monthly and quarterly supplier performance measurement and reporting.
Participate in Business Acquisition Process (proposal and business capture) performing supplier evaluation, qualification and selection, assisting with quality and global supply chain plans, scoping and costing supplier quality efforts for Basis of Estimates.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:

Bachelor's degree 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 3 years; PhD and 1 year pf experience, 9 years of relevant exp is also acceptable in lieu of degree
Strong problem solving and collaboration skills and verbal/written communication skills
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
Experience with non-conformance and corrective action process
Ability to travel 40% of the time
Basic Qualifications Level 4:

Bachelor's degree 8 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree and 6 years; PhD and 3 years of experience; 13 years of relevant exp is also acceptable in lieu of degree.
Strong problem solving and collaboration skills and verbal/written communication skills
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
Experience with non-conformance and corrective action process
Ability to travel 40% of the time.
Preferred Qualification:

Experience working with manufacturing and/or integration and test
Experience with Mission Assurance Engineering or Quality Engineering practices
Experience with Costpoint and TipQA
Experience conducting, leading, and supporting audits
Trained and experienced in performing Root Cause Corrective Action
Experience maintaining positive supplier relationships, including successful resolution of supplier quality challenges.
Active Security Clearance
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Oxnard, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10229211

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-15T20:30:52