Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 148 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 2/3 at our Elkton, MD site. The role supports mission/flight assurance across programs and requires up to 50% travel to supplier sites nationwide.

The candidate should read engineering drawings, develop inspection plans, and assist in supplier quality management including AS9102 FAI and ASL processes. DoD clearance consideration may apply.

Qualificações

• 5+ years in quality/mission assurance or a STEM degree with experience.
• Ability to read drawings/specs and develop inspection plans.
• Experience with supplier visits and AS9102 FAI is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure supplier process and product quality meet contract and regulatory requirements.
• Review supplier documentation and AS9102 First Article Inspection approvals.
• Manage Approved Supplier List and conduct visits/audits as needed.
• Support program objectives and resolve quality issues throughout the life cycle.

Conhecimentos

Quality Assurance

Mission Assurance

Supplier Quality

Engineering documentation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by defining possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 2/3 to support the Mission & Quality Assurance functions at our Elkton, Maryland site.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Job Summary

Support the mission/flight assurance (MA) plans for multiple programs by being the point of contact between Northrop Grumman and suppliers to ensure that parts are in accordance with contractual, design and quality requirements. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct supplier visits (e.g., source inspections, process witnessing, on-boarding, audits, etc.) to support program objectives and to help resolve quality issues. The candidate should have knowledge in different areas such as manufacturing, special processes, inspection, electronics, or auditing with the ability to use this knowledge to assist suppliers through the entire product life cycle.

This position will require travel (up to 50%) to supplier sites across the country and provide on-site support at the Elkton facility as needed. The preferred candidate will reside in the eastern United States.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assure supplier’s process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Review and approval of supplier’s documentation based on program requirements
• Review and approval of supplier’s AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Assist in the management of the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
• Perform supplier visits (e.g., source inspections, process witnessing, on-boarding, audits, etc.) to support programs objectives

Basic Qualifications

Mission Assurance Engineer 2

• Must have 5 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 1 years' experience

Mission Assurance Engineer 3

• Must have 9 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 3 years' experience
• Application of technical expertise including complete understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories
• Able to read engineering documentation (drawings, models, specs), interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists, develop inspection plans, and identify critical features
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Accredited certification in Quality and/or Mission assurance field
• Familiarity with key materials, technologies and/or processes such as machining, welding, CT scanning, additive manufacturing, laser/light inspection techniques, and chemical processing
• Demonstrated process control and improvement experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar tools
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis), 5Why, etc.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.