Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to join our Magna, Utah site. The role focuses on supplier quality systems, process controls, and acceptance activities for aerospace materials and hardware.

You will interact with suppliers and government customers, perform GD&T- based inspection, and drive corrective actions while working 9/80 schedule on site with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional experience or Master’s with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with GD&T for design and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assure supplier process and product quality in compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection and receiving plans.
• Drive root cause corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Support Mission Assurance plan implementation and supplier approvals.

Skills

Strong communication

Team-building

GD&T knowledge

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

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 Magna, 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/compoents 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

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