Principal Engineer Quality

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Baltimore, MD, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoPositions Available: 1At 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Baltimore Center of Excellence (CoE) factory quality operations based in Linthicum, Maryland. The qualified applicant will be a leading voice for Quality in the AIMS manufacturing cell.Roles and Responsibilities:The Quality Engineer -Operates successfully in a team atmosphere - interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders and customersEngages in production floor activities - monitors manufacturing processes, performs quality assessments and audits, and reviews non-conforming materialProvides engineering support for the inspection organizationFacilitates Preventive & Corrective Action Board (PCAB) process including data gathering, analysis, and presentationSolves problems by relentlessly pursuing root cause and driving for effective solutionsUses LEAN concepts and Six Sigma tools as aides to problem resolutionMaintains and continuously develops technical knowledge in quality engineering, specifications/standards, drawing interpretation, measurement and analysis methods, processes and products, relevant technologies, and problem solving methodologyAssists with the training of new personnel and participates in the design of training materialsHas a working knowledge of MS Office ApplicationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM discipline5+ years of relevant work experience (or 3+ years with a Master's Degree)Experience evaluating electrical, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical systems for compliance to drawings, specifications, and standardsMust be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. US Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in EngineeringExperience working in an IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 environmentExperience working in an electronics manufacturing environmentCertifications in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologiesComputer Skills: Python, SQLExperience with CAD Software applicationsMAQEASalary Range: $90,600 USD - $136,000 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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