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Principal Engineer Quality
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
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| Location | Palmdale, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $100300 – $150500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) and 5 years of experience in a quality related field
- Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access
- Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
- Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
- Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
- Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
- Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
Responsibilities
- Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.
- Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
- Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans.
- Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort.
- Preparation of first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final Customer.
- Processing of MRB nonconformances.
- Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
- Conduct or support internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
- Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior aircraft manufacturing experience or background in composites
- Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement.
- Highly self-motivated person, able to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements.
- Knowledgeable with Northrop Grumman internal systems; Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
