Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 4

Northrop Grumman • Tempe, AZ

2d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 4 to support Mission and Quality Assurance functions. The position reports to the Tempe, Arizona office and supports mission and flight assurance plans for multiple programs. The engineer serves as the point of contact between Northrop Grumman and suppliers, ensuring supplied parts meet contractual, design, and quality requirements. The role includes working with supplier processes and products across the product life cycle and applying knowledge of areas such as manufacturing, special processes, inspection, electronics, and auditing to help suppliers and resolve quality issues.

The position requires travel of up to 50% to supplier sites across the country and on-site support at the Elkton facility as needed. The preferred candidate will reside in the eastern United States, while the basic qualifications specify a candidate based around Tempe, Arizona. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, with U.S. citizenship required as a prerequisite.

Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Systems and Controls facility in Elkton, Maryland designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as a hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, New York, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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 a complete understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories.
• Ability to read engineering documentation, including drawings, models, and specifications; interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists; develop inspection plans; and identify critical features.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to work with multiple enterprise-wide systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well 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 materials, technologies, 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), and 5Why.

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.
• Support mission and flight assurance plans for multiple programs and help resolve supplier quality issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and 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.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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