Lead Supplier Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 98,900 - 148,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for the Huntsville, AL area to develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems aligned with contract requirements and NG policies.

You will assess supplier processes and product quality, lead risk management, conduct audits, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with program management to ensure mission‑assurance objectives are met. A DoD clearance and travel 25–50% are required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, planning, and implementing quality methods for procured items.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Ability to travel 25–50% of the time.
• US citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems aligned with contract requirements and NG policies.
• Assess and assure supplier processes and product quality, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead supplier risk management, including classification and source‑selection evaluations.
• Conduct supplier audits, performance assessments, and product/process verification activities; monitor performance trends and report risks to management.
• Manage supplier non‑conformances, waivers, deviations, and corrective‑preventive actions.
• Oversee source inspection and coordination with customers; verify End Item Data Packages and manufacturing travelers before shipment.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and SAP Vendor/Part Master databases; use performance data to evaluate capability.
• Interface with program management, engineering, procurement, and supplier management to align procurements with mission‑assurance objectives.
• Communicate supplier performance and risk updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier quality

Risk management

Auditing

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for the Huntsville, AL area to develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems aligned with contract requirements and NG policies.

You will assess supplier processes and product quality, lead risk management, conduct audits, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with program management to ensure mission‑assurance objectives are met. A DoD clearance and travel 25–50% are required.