Sentinel Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer- 12171-2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time Description 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 - 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. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 is seeking to hire a Sr. Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Mission Assurance team.  This position will be located in the Los Angeles, CA area. Candidates must live in Los Angeles or willing to relocate. Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • 401k • Educational Assistance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions • Paid Time Off • Health & Wellness Resources • Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. What You'll Get To Do: This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance and will be located in the Greater Los Angeles CA area. • In this position, the employee will be responsible for the quality of the products provided by the supplier. • Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems. • Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. • Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. • Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. • Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process. • Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. • Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases. • Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs. Basic Qualifications : Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelors of Science degree and 8 or more years of relevant