Principal Quality Analyst

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and will support our Mission Assurance team. This position will be responsible for the following activities: Proactively manage Supplier Quality risk to drive down supplier escapes. Develops and implements quality evaluation and control systems. Assures process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with Manufacturing and ME personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing 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. Development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs. Travel to Supplier as needed to support the program. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Work schedule: Work schedule is 9X80 (Mon-Thursday every other Friday). Provide inspection methods training and improvements for the inspection team.