Principal Engineer Quality

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsPrincipal Engineer QualityUnited States-Maryland-BaltimoreApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240674RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Job Description Template – Space SectorNorthrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer  – Level 3 to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.In this role you will support Safety & Mission Assurance activities during integration, test, and launch operations. This role helps ensure flight hardware integrity, payload readiness, full pedigree traceability, and compliance with customers and regulatory requirements. The position requires technical judgement, real-time risk management, and direct engagement with test and launch operations to ensure mission success. Responsible for performing or assuring quality, drawing interpretations, data trending analysis, and maintainability of program requirements.  This position is in Baltimore, MD and reports to the Eastern Region Senior Manager, Integration, Test & Launch Quality .This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will:Understand design intent, failure modes, specifications, and manufacturing processes for assigned products.Support process control, in-process and final inspections, audits, and quality reviews.Analyze non-conformances and lead root cause investigations, documenting preventive and corrective actions.Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.Prepare and maintain quality records, reports, and metrics in accordance with industry standards.Interpret and apply AS9100/ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.Utilize statistical process controls and quality tools to ensure consistent product quality.Collaborate with engineering/cross-functional teams including manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in placeMaintain Key Performance Metrics ( CoPQ, test data, etc.) and Charts used to identify trends and track performance process and quality performanceImplement and enforce adherence to PrOp, CADSTAR drawings, Work Instructions to fit program quality objectivesBasic blueprint/Engineering DrawingInterpretation of drawings and MIL-STDsDispositioning and handling of HW defects and non-conformancesParticipate in the resolution of any quality requirements non-conformance, Standard Repairs or exceptions (MRB, DTO, etc.).Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipmentAudit quality systems for deficiency identification and correctionInitiate Corrective Action Plans and work with manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify the root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implementedEnsure that corrective measures meet acceptable...