Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for supplier quality risk management - implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.

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 supplier manufacturing processes and procedures.

Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues.

Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.

Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes.

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.

Reviews program contracts and interfaces with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers

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.

Reports on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings

Drives affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.

Travels to suppliers as-required to achieve positive outcomes

Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Serves as a strong voice for 'Quality' and a role model for NG Values

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in an STEM or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering OR Masters Degree in a STEM or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

US Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Master's Degree in an engineering field

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Quality Auditor (CQA)

Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities

Experience auditing manufacturing processes and/or quality management systems

Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers

Experience in a quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing role

SAP Business System experience

Solid written and verbal technical communication skills

Currently active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00The 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): Annapolis, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10203656

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-22T20:11:10