Principal Quality Engineer/ Sr Principal Quality Engineer 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available TRAVEL: 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 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. 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 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer / Sr. Principal Quality Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 to join our VMDA (Vendor Material Disposition Area) team in Baltimore, MD . This position will support programs for BWI site. Review and process nonconforming material reports and vendor quality notifications related to supplier defects.

Lead material review and disposition (use-as-is, repair, rework, scrap, return to vendor), ensuring decisions comply with internal requirements and specifications. Lead investigations, organizing data, and presenting corrective action board investigations Reporting status updates and technical data to directors and managers Coordinate segregation, identification, and control of nonconforming material to prevent unintended use. Partner with the Supply Performance Management (SPM) team to communicate nonconformance trends, systemic issues, and risk.

Engage directly with vendors to manage the return and resolution of nonconforming material. Maintain clear, accurate records of nonconformances and dispositions within the appropriate quality systems. quality notification trends, processing turnaround time, defect categorization by program). Work closely with Engineering to understand technical requirements and assess the impact of vendor defects on form, fit, and function. Collaborate with production floor personnel on rework activities associated with vendor-related defects.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing nonconformances and enhancing material quality. Contribute to the development and refinement of quality procedures and work instructions related to nonconforming material and supplier defects. Support incoming inspection activities and the processing of rejected material. Provide on-the-job training and guidance for new team members.

Basic Qualifications - Level 3 Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and 3 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience Experience and Knowledge with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 Government Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience, or a Master\'s degree in STEM and 6 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience Experience and Knowledge with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 Government Secret Clearance Experience with ISO9001, AS9100, and AS9145 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) Green/Black Belt Certified in Lean Six-sigma Certified in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies SAP Experience Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab or equivalent tools for statistical analysis Knowledge of modern skillsets such as Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Power Bi to aid in data analysis and data visualization" 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. 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. 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.