Senior Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Mission Assurance team in Huntsville, AL. You will lead supplier quality programs, assess processes, and manage risks to ensure compliance with contractual and technical standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to travel up to 50%. Eligible benefits and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• BS or higher with relevant experience, MS with fewer years, or PhD with minimal experience.
• US Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SAP approval.
• Experience developing and implementing quality methods for procured items to ensure design, procurement, acceptance, and use.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Ability to travel 25–50% of the time.

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 MRB activities; report risks to management.
• Manage supplier non-conformances, waivers, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Oversee source inspections and verify End Item Data Packages prior to shipment.
• Maintain approved supplier list and SAP Vendor/Part Master databases; use 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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Mission Assurance team in Huntsville, AL. You will lead supplier quality programs, assess processes, and manage risks to ensure compliance with contractual and technical standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to travel up to 50%. Eligible benefits and relocation assistance may be available.