Principal Quality Engineer or Senior Principal Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Quality Engineer or Senior Principal Quality Engineer for its team in Palmdale, El Segundo, or San Diego. The role ensures quality and mission assurance across programs, aligning with DoD requirements and NG standards.

Telecommute is not an option; a Secret clearance is required for program access. The position supports process improvement and root-cause corrective actions in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across IPTs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM engineering with 5 years of experience (or Master’s with 3; or PhD with 1).
• Understanding and broad application of engineering systems, and DoD Mil specs and standards.
• Active US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain program access.
• Experience leading process improvement projects and performing root cause corrective action.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement Mission Assurance principles across the program.
• Coordinate and implement engineering activities ensuring IPT plans meet quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Execute an integrated mission assurance plan aligned with contractual requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to increase NG process efficiency.
• Investigate quality problems via root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support program engineering processes from inception to completion.

Skills

Root cause corrective action

Process improvement

Quality management systems

Auditing

Systems engineering

DoD standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM Engineering

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer or Senior Principal Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA, El Segundo, CA, or San Diego, CA. Telecommute/remote is not an option for this position. This position’s standard work schedule for Palmdale is a 4/10 work week, and for El Segundo and San Diego is a 9/80 work week.The Principal Quality Engineer or Senior Principal Quality Engineer will:Responsible for the implementation of Mission Assurance principles across the program to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and NG requirementsSupport coordination and implementation of all engineering activities, ensuring all individual IPT plans are sufficient quality, completeness, and detail (technical, cost, schedule)Execute an integrated a mission assurance plan for the program along with supporting plans that align with contractual requirements and stakeholder goalsAdvocates and implements continuous improvement opportunities, identifying and executing tasks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of NG processesInvestigates quality problems, issues, and failures through root cause investigation and corrective action implementationThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levelsPerforms technical issue assessment, provides technical guidance, and plans for resolutionSupport and provide guidance for all program engineering processes from project inception to project completionBasic Qualifications for the Principal Quality Engineer:Bachelor’s degree (STEM) in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace) with 5 years experience, Master’s Degree (STEM) with 3 years experience, or PhD (STEM) with 1 years experienceUnderstanding and broad application of engineering systems, and DoD Mil specs and standardsDemonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and proceduralExperience with leading process improvement projectsTrained and experienced in performing root cause corrective actionExperience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management SystemsActive US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain program accessPreferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree (STEM) with 3 years experienceExperience or strong understanding of system engineering principles, disciplines, and toolsActive Top Secret Clearance with program accessBasic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Quality Engineer:Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace) with 8 years experience, Master’s Degree (STEM) with 6 years experience, or PhD Degree (STEM) with 4 years experienceUnderstanding and broad application of engineering systems, and DoD Mil specs and standardsDemonstrated ability to work with minimal to no oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and proceduralLeading teams on process improvement projectsExperienced in leading and facilitating root cause corrective action for teamsExperience as lead auditor with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management SystemsActive US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain program accessPreferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree (STEM) with 6 years experienceExperience or strong understanding of system engineering principles, disciplines, and toolsActive Top Secret Clearance with program accessPrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.