Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance | Chandler, AZ

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  • Location: Chandler, AZ

  • Company: Northrop Grumman

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for an experienced Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Quality team within Launch Vehicles in Chandler, AZ. Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements

supplier quality evaluation and control systems. Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of backssing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.

Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list. Manages supplier requests for waivers,

deviations and discrepancy reporting process. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.

Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases. Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs. Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk backssments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.

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. backsses program performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance. Basic Qualifications: This position requires Bachelor of Science plus 9 years of experience; Masters degree plus 7 years of experience; Ph D plus 0 years of experience or in lieu of degree requires 13 years of related experience.

U. S. Citizenship is required Ability to obtain a secret security clearance is required Ability to travel is required 10% Salary Range: $112,000 - $168,000The 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. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http: ///EEO. U. S. Citizenship is required for most positions. PDN-9addc8c0-f129-4db6-907b-5ec6f284e961

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