Principal Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to join their Baltimore Logistics Center. This role involves developing and maintaining quality control systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams, and implementing inspection methods to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quality Engineering, with experience in statistical analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Join a company that values growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and educational assistance, while making a significant impact in the field of quality assurance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation systems for products.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Statistical Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183204

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 2

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Principal Quality Engineer to join our Baltimore Logistics Center located in Baltimore, MD.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.

• Collaborate 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.

• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) related field with 5 or more years of experience working in a Quality Engineering relating capacity; Master’s degree in a STEM related field with 3 or more years of experience working in a Quality Engineering related capacity.

• Experience in working independently and cross-functionally.

• Proven ability to meet required deadlines.

• Proficient in SAP.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in lean and six-sigma.

• Electronics, PWB-prewired board.

• Inventory management.

• Supplier quality experience.

• Source inspection experience.

• Familiar with AS9100.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.

• 401k.

• Educational Assistance.

• Life Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.

• Paid Time Off.

• Health & Wellness Resources.

• Employee Discounts.

Salary Range: $95,800 - $143,600

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.

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.