Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 16326

Northrop Grumman develops advanced systems and technologies for national security and aerospace applications. The company is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to oversee supplier product and process quality, manage supplier quality risks, conduct surveillance and verification activities, and drive corrective actions and compliance throughout program phases.

Responsibilities:

• This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance and is a telecommuter position
• In this position, the employee will be responsible for the quality of the products provided by the supplier
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's in Science degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 4 years experience
• • Experience developing, planning, and implementing quality methods and/or strategies for procured items to assure the design, procurement, acceptance, and use of procured items
• • Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, work associates/teams, and/or management
• • Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements
• • Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
• • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government DoD security clearance
• • Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards
• • Extensive experience working with aerospace/defense industry suppliers onsite
• • General experience with special processes
• • Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
• • Six Sigma or Lean certifications
• • Demonstrated written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
• • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing/engineering experience
• • Ability to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base