Senior Quality Engineer - Supplier & Process Excellence

Northrop Grumman; Emerado (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a Principal Quality Engineer for the Grand Sky Mission Assurance team in Emerado, ND. The role focuses on supplier quality management, problem solving, and implementing RCCA actions across program phases.

The ideal candidate has a quality systems background (AS9100/ISO9001) and experience with statistical tools, Lean and Six Sigma. Travel up to 10% is required; relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of quality experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and quality systems.
• Experience applying RCCA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier‑caused issues and provide corrective actions.
• Manage supplier quality risk and monitor process and product quality.
• Interface with suppliers to resolve issues and implement RCCA actions.
• Coordinate and oversee supplier quality plans across program phases.
• Develop and implement program quality plans, using SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Monitor manufacturing performance metrics and report to leadership.
• Review quality discrepancies across assemblies, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

AS9100/ISO9001

Statistical process control

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Edge

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a Principal Quality Engineer for the Grand Sky Mission Assurance team in Emerado, ND. The role focuses on supplier quality management, problem solving, and implementing RCCA actions across program phases.

The ideal candidate has a quality systems background (AS9100/ISO9001) and experience with statistical tools, Lean and Six Sigma. Travel up to 10% is required; relocation assistance is not provided.