Sr Principal Engineer Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a dedicated Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to join our team at our Oceanic Systems location in Annapolis, MD
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The Senior Principal Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment;

conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Facilitates, leads and performs Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Continuous Improvement activities and meetings. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

Monitors Key Performance Indicators (e.g. SRR, FTTTY, FTTIY) used to identify negative trends and track performance improvements. Creates and presents executive-level presentations and/or reports. Establishes good working relationships with customers and government representatives to facilitate demonstration of conformance to requirements of the finished work products

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in Quality Assurance, which can include investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions; OR a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in Quality Assurance, which can include investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions with a Master’s Degree in a STEM field.

• Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.

• Experience Facilitating Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)

• Experience in a Quality Management System (ISO
  9001 or AS9100 preferred)

• A…