Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 4

Northrop Grumman • Tempe, AZ

13d • $117,500 - $176,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 4 to support Mission and Quality Assurance functions. The role supports mission/flight assurance plans for multiple programs and serves as the point of contact between Northrop Grumman and suppliers, ensuring parts meet contractual, design, and quality requirements. The engineer applies knowledge of manufacturing, special processes, inspection, electronics, or auditing to help suppliers throughout the product life cycle and to resolve quality issues.

The position involves travel of up to 50% to supplier sites across the country, with on-site support at the Elkton facility as needed. The posting identifies Tempe, Arizona as the candidate location and states that the preferred candidate will reside in the eastern United States.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience as a quality or mission assurance engineer; alternatively, a relevant STEM bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or a STEM master's degree and 6 years of experience.
• Technical expertise and complete understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories.
• Ability to read engineering documentation, including drawings, models, specifications, and parts lists; interpret drawing dimensions and features; develop inspection plans; and identify critical features.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to use multiple enterprise-wide systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required as a prerequisite.
• Candidate based around Tempe, Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Accredited certification in Quality and/or Mission Assurance.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, CT scanning, additive manufacturing, laser/light inspection techniques, or 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), and 5 Why.

Responsibilities

• Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
• Review and approve supplier documentation based on program requirements.
• Review and approve supplier AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Assist in managing the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Conduct supplier visits, including source inspections, process witnessing, onboarding, and audits, to support program objectives.
• Help resolve supplier quality issues and support suppliers throughout the product life cycle.
• Support mission/flight assurance plans for multiple programs and serve as the contact between Northrop Grumman and suppliers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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