Principal Quality Analyst, Supplier Quality (Secret Clearance)

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

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.