Full-Time

Principal Engineer Quality

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$93k - $139.6kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Wayzata, MN, USA

Requires on-site support; must be within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline plus 5 years of quality engineering experience, or master’s degree plus 3 years of experience
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Strong background in inspection equipment, techniques and general knowledge of Metrology and Calibration
  • Solid understanding of Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Solid Quality Tools skills (Statistics, DOE, FMEA, MSA)
  • Experience in a highly-regulated environment
  • Willingness to travel domestically as required (sometimes on short notice)
  • ASQ CQA, CQE or CQM a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance to contract quality requirements and AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality System processes on development and production programs.
  • Provide expertise and guidance to program teams and suppliers on quality assurance, quality systems, tools, training, problem solving, statistical analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools.
  • Support and lead investigations between internal functions, suppliers and customers.
  • Provide assistance with technical diagnosis of root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions with resolution of customer complaints or field failures.
  • Develop solutions as appropriate to eliminate the recurrence of the issue.
  • Work with Operations to initiate effective containment, investigation, and countermeasure activities to prevent defect outflow both in-house and to Customers.
  • Plan and implement quality activities including writing product inspection plans, initiating material review board actions, resolving nonconforming material issues, and facilitating corrective actions.
  • Perform on-site monitoring of manufacturing lines and supplier production processes.
  • Assess suppliers’ capabilities and conformance to their Quality System.
  • Review drawings for inspection capability and conformance Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances standards.
  • Prepare documentation including quality code requisitions for procuring material, incoming inspection procedures, and Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) data requirements.
  • Evaluate manufacturing methods and inspection capabilities.
  • Provide quality input to manufacturing processes including inspection and determining key characteristics.
  • Perform statistical analysis on product yield/SPC/key characteristics data.
  • Report status on tasks to program management, quality management and customers.
  • Review inspection and acceptance data to assess process capability and product compliance.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government and commercial clients. Its products include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by securing long-term contracts through a competitive bidding process, leveraging its expertise and proven track record. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously investing in research and development, ensuring it meets the evolving demands of the aerospace and defense sectors.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation and investment.
  • U.S. government funding for space projects benefits Northrop Grumman's space segment.
  • Growing importance of cybersecurity offers new revenue streams for Northrop Grumman.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on rare metals like antimony poses supply chain risks.
  • Departure of key executive Colin Miller may disrupt aeronautics sector.
  • Reliance on long-term government contracts risks shifts in defense spending priorities.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems and C4ISR technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record in long-term government contracts.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified revenue streams include aerospace, mission systems, and technology services.

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