Principal Quality Analyst / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nProactively manage Supplier Quality risk to drive down supplier escapes.\n\nDevelops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.\n\nAssures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.\n\nInterfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.\n\nConducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.\n\nSupports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.\n\nManages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.\n\nKeeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.\n\nActively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.\n\nManages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.\n\nTravel to Supplier as needed to support the program.\n\nCollaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place\n\nAudits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.\n\n**Work schedule: Work schedule is 9X80 (Mon-Thursday every other Friday) **\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nPrincipal Quality Analyst:\n\n * 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD; experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing\n\n * Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements\n\n * Must have the ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK\n\n * Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance\n\n * Experience with SAP\n\n\n\n\nSr Principal Quality Analyst:\n\n * 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD; experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing\n\n * Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements\n\n * Must have the ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK\n\n * Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance\n\n * Experience with SAP\n\n\n\n\n * Preferred Qualifications\n\n\n\n\n * Knowledge of statistical process control\n\n * Understanding of NADCAP certified processes\n\n * Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies\n\n * Experience with electronics, schematics, drawings, etc.\n\n\n\n\n#MPR\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n