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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a dedicated Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer Quality to be part of our dynamic team supporting a multitude of Northrop's premier programs in Salt Lake City, UT.

What You'll Get To Do:

• 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 and maintained. 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
• Perform production floor activities associated with quality, production, and test activities, while assisting in the corrective action board (CAB) including data gathering and analysis
• Possess technical knowledge in specifications/standards, drawing interpretation, measurement and analysis methods, process and product assessments, and corrective action methodology
• Support the Inspection Team by ensuring contractual quality requirements are flowed down to the cell, clarifying drawing and other build documentation questions
• Possess the ability to comprehend and apply technical standards, scientific principles, theories and concepts
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction while collaborating with the compliance team
• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
• May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality
• May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies

The ideal candidate must have technical knowledge in quality specifications and standards, be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction having strong oral and written communication skills, a strong sense of accountability and interpersonal skills, and who's able to successfully collaborate across organizations and functions to meet common objectives, familiar with nonconforming reports, and proficient with MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point).

This position can be filled as a Principal Quality Engineer or Sr Principal Quality Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with 5 years of relevant experience in Quality, Engineering and/or Manufacturing; Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• QMS experience (ISO 9000, ISO 9001, AS 9100, and/orIATF 16949).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with 8 years of relevant experience in Quality, Engineering and/or Manufacturing; Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with 6 years of relevant experience.
• QMS experience (ISO 9000, ISO 9001, AS 9100, and/orIATF 16949).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in STEM discipline
• ISO 9001/AS9100 and internal auditing experience.
• Experience supporting the proposal process; developing and maintaining standards, BoEs, etc.
• Experience reviewing and capturing contractual requirements.
• Government contract requirements; FARS and DFARS experience.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering changes, deliverable documentation, process changes, in accordance with documented processes and procedures, etc.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
• Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) Standards and Publications (e.g., IPC 610, J-STD 001, etc.) experience.
• Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, CI methodologies, Certified Green or Black Belt.
• Experience in an electronics assembly manufacturing environment.
• Active Secret Clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.