Sr Principal Engineer Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.

What you will get to do:

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Facilitate RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Actions) and track corrective actions plans and cases to closure
• Facilitate improvement teams to solve complex technical problems utilizing DMAIC or related problem solving methodologies
• Ensure compliance to contract quality requirements and AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality System processes on development and production programs
• Establish and measure KPI's
• Perform Surveillance and Risk Assessments
• Train, mentor, and develop junior-level personnel, and participate in the design and implementation of training materials
• Provide expertise and guidance to program teams and suppliers on quality assurance, quality systems, tools, training, problem solving, statistical analysis and continuous improvement
• Perform statistical analysis on product yield/SPC/key characteristics data
• Report status on tasks to program management, quality management and customers

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience within one or more of the following areas: Mission Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or equivalent expertise.
• Possess Six-Sigma Green-Belt Certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Quality Engineer:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Systems Engineering
• Six Sigma Black-Belt Certification
• Experience with Statistical Software
• ISO9000/AS9100 Audit Certification
• Possess a current Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.