2026 Manufacturing Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 1 or 2 - UT

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Manufacturing Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 1 or 2 to join our team in Promontory, UT or Clearfield, UT. The Manufacturing Tool Quality Engineer develops, establishes and maintains Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes and controls for manufactured products.

The position operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and may require up to 25% travel. A STEM degree and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 0–2 years of professional experience (Level 1).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Techniques and SPC processes.
• Ability to interpret blue prints and specifications; GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with manufacturing processes; machining or dimensional inspection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct source inspections at vendor sites to ensure quality before shipment.
• Understand tool design intent, failure modes, requirements and specs.
• Provide quality guidance in tooling design reviews to capture requirements.
• Author inspection plans for new tooling and periodic inspections.
• Serve as liaison between S&MA and government or vendors as needed.
• Collaborate with operating entities to ensure audits and SPC analyses are conducted.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Process Controls (SPC)

GD&T knowledge

Interpreting blue prints

Troubleshooting production/tooling/fac

Machining / dimensional inspection

Ability to obtain a U.S. Government CA

Experience with manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 1 or 2 to join our team! This position will be located in Promontory, UT or Clearfield, UT.

The Manufacturing Tool Quality Engineer is responsible on developing, establishing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes and controls thereby ensuring both performance and quality of manufactured products conform to established company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, as well as lasting customer satisfaction.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

This role may require up 25% travel.

In this job, you will:

• Conduct source inspections at vendor sites ensuring quality and technical standards are met before authorizing shipment.
• Understand the tool design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.
• Provide quality guidance in Tooling design reviews to ensure quality requirements and policies are being captured in the design phase
• Author initial inspection plans for new tooling and periodic/recycle inspection plans
• Essure compliance and will serve as liaison between the S&MA organization and various other organizations including some government agencies.
• Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Process Controls (SPC)
• Interpreting blue prints and specifications
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
• Experience with internal and external (Government, vendors, etc.) customers.
• Experience with manufacturing processes.
• Experience with machining and/or dimensional inspection.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Process Controls (SPC)
• Interpreting blue prints and specifications
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions

Preferred Qualifications for both:

• Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues
• Proven ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time) and prioritize workload
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)

Primary Level Salary Range

$65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$79,300.00 - $118,900.00

The 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.