Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer – Defense Systems

Northrop Grumman; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer in Amherst, NY, to lead supplier quality risk management and ensure process and product quality across programs. You will collaborate with Global Supply Chain and internal engineering teams to drive corrective actions and supplier performance improvements.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in quality or engineering, US citizenship, and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years in quality/engineering, or 6+ years with a Master’s in STEM.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Owns supplier quality risk management and evaluation systems.
• Implements supplier quality controls to meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements.
• Interfaces with supplier personnel to assess quality and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Risk Management

RCCA

FMEA

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer in Amherst, NY, to lead supplier quality risk management and ensure process and product quality across programs. You will collaborate with Global Supply Chain and internal engineering teams to drive corrective actions and supplier performance improvements.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in quality or engineering, US citizenship, and up to 25% travel.