Sr Principal Engineer Quality

Requisition ID : R10172286

At 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.

Working in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in.

If you’re looking for challenging work experiences with a bigger purpose and desire to learn in a collaborative environment, we invite you to look for the next step in your career at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA.We design, manufacture, and test hardware for Marine Systems.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Provide subject matter expertise implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (DMAIC), Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action analysis, and other CI activities.
• Track corrective actions plans and cases to closure in a collaborated effort with the CAR Owner.
• Define improvement projects and implement continuous improvement programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate improvement teams to solve complex technical problems utilizing DMAIC or related problem solving methodologies.

Audit quality systems and perform risk assessments for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable requirements.

• Perform Surveillance Audits based on risk assessments and report on corrective measures to meet acceptable requirements.
• Establish and measure key indicators to assess project success and transition successful outcomes to program teams.
• Perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Works with Management and provides summary level briefings.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of experience within one or more of the following areas : Mission Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or equivalent expertise
• Possess Six-Sigma Green-Belt experience or working towards Certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• BS or MS in Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Six Sigma Black-Belt Certified.
• Experience with Minitab or equivalent Statistical Software
• ISO9000 / AS9100 audit experience
• Possess a current Secret Clearance

Salary Range : $120,900 - $181,300The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.