Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Elkton, MD

5d • $79,600 - $148,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 2/3 to support Mission & Quality Assurance functions at their Elkton, Maryland site. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland has a history of solid-propellant rocket operations dating back to 1948. Today, the facility is involved in the design, development, and production of solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for various Government and commercial customers. It also serves as a central point for offsite engineering and test facilities located in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

This role involves supporting mission/flight assurance (MA) plans for multiple programs by acting as the liaison between Northrop Grumman and its suppliers. The primary goal is to ensure that supplied parts meet all contractual, design, and quality requirements. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct site visits to suppliers for activities such as source inspections, process witnessing, onboarding, and audits to support program objectives and resolve quality issues. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in areas like manufacturing, special processes, inspection, electronics, or auditing, and will leverage this expertise to guide suppliers throughout the product lifecycle. This position requires travel (up to 50%) to supplier locations nationwide and on-site support at the Elkton facility as needed. Candidates residing in the eastern United States are preferred.

Requirements

• Mission Assurance Engineer 2: Must have 5 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 1 years' experience
• Mission Assurance Engineer 3: Must have 9 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 3 years' experience
• Application of technical expertise including complete understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories
• Able to read engineering documentation (drawings, models, specs), interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists, develop inspection plans, and identify critical features
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Accredited certification in Quality and/or Mission assurance field
• Familiarity with key materials, technologies and/or processes such as machining, welding, CT scanning, additive manufacturing, laser/light inspection techniques, and chemical processing
• Demonstrated process control and improvement experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar tools
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis), 5Why, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assure supplier’s process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Review and approval of supplier’s documentation based on program requirements
• Review and approval of supplier’s AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Assist in the management of the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
• Perform supplier visits (e.g., source inspections, process witnessing, on-boarding, audits, etc.) to support programs objectives

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level