Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 4

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

4d•$111,700 - $167,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 2/3 to support the 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. Currently, the Elkton PS&C facility is responsible for the design, development, and production of solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for a diverse range of Government and commercial clients. This facility also acts as a central point for offsite engineering and test operations located in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Job Summary: This role involves supporting mission/flight assurance (MA) plans for various programs by serving as the liaison between Northrop Grumman and its suppliers. The primary goal is to ensure that all parts meet contractual, design, and quality requirements. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct site visits to suppliers, including source inspections, process witnessing, onboarding, and audits, to aid in achieving program objectives and resolving quality-related issues. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in areas such as 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. Preference will be given to candidates residing in the eastern United States.

Requirements

12 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 8 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 6 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
Candidate based around Tempe, AZ

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