Senior Quality Engineer – Systems & Process Excellence

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal Engineer Quality in Baltimore, MD to design, implement, and sustain quality systems for complex defense-grade products. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold strict standards and ensure reliable performance across programs.

The ideal candidate brings strong data analytics, Six Sigma, and risk-based thinking, with the ability to mentor teams and drive improvements across the value stream. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in STEM with 5+ years in Quality/Manufacturing/Process/Electrical/Mechanical engineering fields.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical methods to improve quality and reliability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols for materials processing.
• Audit quality systems and drive corrective actions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal Engineer Quality in Baltimore, MD to design, implement, and sustain quality systems for complex defense-grade products. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold strict standards and ensure reliable performance across programs.

The ideal candidate brings strong data analytics, Six Sigma, and risk-based thinking, with the ability to mentor teams and drive improvements across the value stream. U.S.