Principal Quality Engineer - Risk Management - Baltimore Maryland

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted On: 01/16/2025

Category: Engineering
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% 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 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a dedicated Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD.
The Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; Working knowledge of SAP, ISE and CADSTAR.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Familiarity with dispositioning hardware for quality related issues in a manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) process.
Familiarity with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.
Familiarity and/or experience in support of proposals and quoting of Quality hours in bids.
Foundation in Quality and Mission Excellence applications.
Green/Black Belt Certified in Lean Six-sigma.
Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques; Ability to perform quality-related data analysis.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Tableau or equivalent tools for statistical analysis.
SAP familiarity with Quality Notifications, Production Orders and Purchase Orders.
Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI).
Working knowledge of inspection tools, methods and techniques used for hardware reviews, validation and inspections.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, communication skills and confidence to brief senior management.
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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by GenZJobs to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs.
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