Supplier Quality Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality activities with mechanical and electrical components suppliers. You will drive root cause analysis, support audits, and assure QMS compliance while partnering with NG Buyers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes hands-on supplier quality engineering, DFMEA/PFMEA knowledge, and data-driven improvements. Extensive experience and ability to work across teams are required.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier quality engineering.
• Excellent command of the 8D process for root cause determination and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Solid understanding of DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Proficient in GD&T.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities at supplier sites and manage RCCA reviews for NCs.
• Lead supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review FAIRs and approve FAIRs authored by suppliers using Net Inspect.
• Interface with NG Buyers to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support source inspection and third-party inspections.
• Assist NPI efforts with new suppliers and new parts.
• Provide internal and external QMS audit support.
• Analyze supplier quality performance and drive corrective actions to green.

Skills

Quality engineering

8D problem solving

GD&T

Statistical analysis

Supplier management

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Net Inspect

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Confidential

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.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer who can lead Quality activities at our Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic components suppliers. The position will report into our Quality Organization located within our Mesa, Arizona facility.

Our Mesa facility is home to the Bushmaster® line of Chain Guns®, a premier line of medium caliber gun systems that support our customers’ and warfighters’ missions. Recently expanded, facility includes production and test range areas.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for multiple components commodities.
• RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) review, approval, and vetting for all NC’s written against your suppliers
• Leads audits, continuous improvement activities and periodic performance reviews at component suppliers
• FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) review and approval for FAIR’s written by your suppliers using Net Inspect
• Resolve issues with suppliers arising out of Receiving Inspection, including but not limited to paperwork issues, dimensional issues, packaging issues and other part defects
• Manage and support the Source Inspection process including source inspection of parts at your suppliers, supporting 3rd party source inspection at your suppliers, and AS13001 approval of your suppliers as applicable
• Work hand in hand with the NG Buyer to resolve any quality issues that arise with your suppliers
• NPI (New Product Introduction) support for your suppliers (new suppliers as well as new parts to an existing supplier)
• Provides internal and external QMS compliance audit support
• Analyze overall supplier quality performance information to identify risks through vendor scorecard evaluations and manage return to green activities as required for your suppliers.
• 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.
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note this position may be filled as a Supplier Quality Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.

Qualifications for Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Level 3)

This position emphasizes skills first

• 9+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• May consider bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 3 years of experience.
• Supplier quality engineering experience
• Excellent command of the 8D process for effective root cause determination and corrective actions
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, presentation skills and an excellent statistical analysis ability
• Excellent people skills to work with internal customers and suppliers to achieve quality improvement activities
• Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• High Energy, results oriented, self-motivated/self-reliant, team player
• Solid Understanding of Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA).
• Computer and software expertise specifically MS Office products; Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications for Sr Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Level 4)

This position emphasizes skills first

• 12+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• May consider bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
• Supplier quality engineering experience
• Excellent command of the 8D process for effective root cause determination and corrective actions
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, presentation skills and an excellent statistical analysis ability
• Excellent people skills to work with internal customers and suppliers to achieve quality improvement activities
• Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• High Energy, results oriented, self-motivated/self-reliant, team player
• Solid Understanding of Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA).
• Computer and software expertise specifically MS Office products; Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Special Processes (heat‑treat, coating, etc.) per NADCAP requirements
• Experience with PCB, PCBA and Electrical/Electronic components
• Command knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600 Standards and obtain level 2 certification.
• Six Sigma Green or Black belt formal certification
• Good understanding of the Six Sigma concept.
• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification (CQE)

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.