Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 2/3 to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This onsite role interfaces with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure design, fabrication, and inspection meet stringent quality requirements.

The candidate will develop QA processes, perform supplier evaluations, and drive corrective actions while coordinating with government customers and program management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Knowledge of GD&T for design/inspection is important.
• Experience with supplier QA in aerospace/defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assure supplier process and product quality per contracts and regs.
• Interface with supplier personnel and assess supplier quality and processes.
• Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection plans.
• Conduct product/process verification and monitor supplier quality metrics.
• Lead root-cause analysis for supplier quality issues.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and review performance.
• Manage waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting.
• Support Mission Assurance plan implementation at suppliers across programs.
• Implement Supplier Mission Assurance processes, incl. approvals and source selection.
• Develop risk assessments and mitigation plans for supplier quality requirements.
• Apply problem solving to resolve procured-item issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Team-building

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD (optional)

Tools

MRP systems (Costpoint/SAP)

AI systems knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Successful candidate will work to perform Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer functions associated with design, fabrication, and inspection of materials/components used in the production of aerospace materials and hardware, in both onsite production and supplier facilities. Will interface with suppliers, customers (including government e.g. NASA, Navy, DCMA), work associates/teams, and management. Requires ability to work autonomously at suppliers as a representative of the company. Must have ability to study, understand, and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties.

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

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems
• Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
• Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection plans and receiving inspection plans
• Conducts product and process verification activities and monitors supplier quality against established performance metrics
• Drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list
• Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process
• Supports Mission Assurance plan implementation at suppliers through all program phases
• Manage implementation of Supplier Mission Assurance processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (i.e. Key and Critical)
• Development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs
• Apply rigorous problem solving/critical thinking methodologies to support and resolve issues with procured items
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Understanding and regular use of GD&T principles for design and inspection processes

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Understanding and regular use of GD&T principles for design and inspection processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality roles in the aerospace/defense industry
• Knowledge of MRP system functions and inventory tracking principles (Costpoint or SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of AI systems for use in simplifying and automating daily work tasks

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.