Principal Quality Analyst / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 144,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Quality Analyst in Oklahoma City, OK. The role focuses on proactive supplier quality risk management, evaluation systems, and ensuring quality across supplier processes.

On-site work and a Secret clearance are required for program access. Qualifications include a degree with 5+ years in supplier quality or manufacturing, SAP experience, and ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of supplier quality or manufacturing experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
• Ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain program access.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage supplier quality risk and reduce supplier escapes.
• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Ensure contractual, regulatory, and technical quality compliance.
• Interface with supplier personnel; assess supplier quality and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct verification activities; monitor performance and drive CAPA.
• Maintain approved supplier list and review performance regularly.
• Manage waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting.
• Provide updates on supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software teams.

Skills

Supplier quality

Manufacturing

Audits

Quality improvement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (relevant)

Tools

SAP

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Mission Assurance Team is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst or Senior Principal Quality Analyst located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage Supplier Quality risk to drive down supplier escapes.
• 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.
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
• 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.
• Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
• Travel to Supplier as needed to support the program.
• Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed.

Work schedule: 9X80 (Mon-Thursday every other Friday).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Quality Analyst

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or PhD with 1 year of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
• Must have the ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance and must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
• Experience with SAP.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Quality Analyst

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or PhD with 4 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
• Must have the ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance and must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
• Experience with SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical process control.
• Understanding of NADCAP certified processes.
• Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Experience with electronics, schematics, drawings, etc.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.