Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance - R10220038

Overview

At 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. 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.

Relocation assistance
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Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance type
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None.
Travel
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Yes, 10% of the time.

Position
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Sr. Principal Quality Engineer (F-35 team) — Clearfield, Utah. This role involves monitoring mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of the program, assuring quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers. You will collaborate with the F-35 Mission Assurance team to drive continuous improvement and ensure contract compliance.

Our team is detail-oriented and works on sophisticated aerospace projects. We pursue inclusivity, diversity, and balance in workload and work-life, and we value respect and integrity.

• Possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills; perform technical assessments and participate in Change Control Board (CCB) and data review activities.
• Interface regularly with operations, program management, engineering staff and external customers.
• Oversee failure investigations, Customer/DCMA Corrective Action Requests (CARs), escapements, and data analytics to drive corrective actions; communicate with customers within required time frames on investigations and actions for each complaint/escapement.
• Oversee technical, in-depth quality requirements for the program to ensure contract requirements are met and documentation is compliant.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) reviews for the F-35 team s customer submittals, ensuring compliance with customer specifications/requirements in concurrence with Chief Process Engineers.
• Review First Article Inspections (FAI) from the F-35 team and present First Articles to the customer representative.
• Assist in reviewing Supplier MRB and decision making on whether NG will request a SCAR.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to customer quality requirements and contract review; assist Quality Engineering work when reviewing new contracts.
• Conduct technical reviews of F-35 drawings, SOWs, requirements, and documents as required.
• Provide qualified Mission Assurance engineering support to all program organizations (e.g., Operations, Production Control, Design Engineering) with daily interactions as required.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain quality standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for quality and safety matters for Government and DCMA representatives.
• Communicate solutions, ideas, and concepts effectively to a diverse audience.
• Maintain working knowledge of MRB standards, practices, and customer engagement.
• Develop, analyze, and present metrics to customers and program leadership.
• Provide guidance on Mission Assurance processes and requirements integration with engineering activities at varying management levels and with customers.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, program management, and subcontractor representatives to resolve issues and non-conformances.
• Undertake special projects to support Mission Assurance priorities and goals as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree with 8 years of experience OR a Master s degree with 6 years of Quality Engineering and/or Mission Assurance experience.
• Experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvements.
• Experience with Mission Assurance/Quality Engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of Inspection…