Supplier Quality Engineer – Onsite, 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems NIC in San Diego is seeking an Engineer Supplier Quality (Level 2) to drive supplier quality and process robustness. You will review specifications, perform audits, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely, conforming deliveries to program needs.

The role requires a degree (or equivalent experience), strong root-cause skills, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards plus related quality tools; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Master's) or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Perform specification/drawing reviews (FAIRs) to ensure conformance.
• Lead supplier quality audits and process improvements.
• Manage corrective actions (SCARs) and drive root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with SPM and field engineers on supplier issues.
• Support cost estimates for supplier quality activities.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality management systems

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (or Master's)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems NIC in San Diego is seeking an Engineer Supplier Quality (Level 2) to drive supplier quality and process robustness. You will review specifications, perform audits, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely, conforming deliveries to program needs.

The role requires a degree (or equivalent experience), strong root-cause skills, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards plus related quality tools; travel up to 25% is expected.