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 primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Their products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, leveraging its expertise and proven track record in the highly specialized aerospace and defense market. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for cybersecurity boosts Northrop Grumman's market expansion opportunities.
  • EU's increased defense spending opens new markets for Northrop Grumman's space and cyber capabilities.
  • U.S. push for domestic critical metals production stabilizes Northrop Grumman's supply chain.

What critics are saying

  • China's antimony export ban threatens Northrop Grumman's supply chain stability.
  • Colin Miller's departure to Boeing may weaken Northrop Grumman's aeronautics sector.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, aligning with U.S. defense priorities.
  • The company offers advanced C4ISR solutions, enhancing situational awareness for military clients.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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