Supplier Engineer Mission Assurance 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Oxnard, CA

2d • $83,400 - $155,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 with a supplier quality focus to support the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization in Oxnard, California. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off, and travel is required 25% of the time.

The engineer develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems, assuring supplier process and product quality and compliance with technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The role involves direct interaction with supplier personnel and assessment of supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. The engineer conducts product and process verification, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.

The role collaborates with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement functional management, and supplier management teams to help ensure procurements meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements. The position may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience; or a master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience; or 5 years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience; or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience; or a Ph.D. and 1 year of professional experience; or 5 additional years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with implementation and flow-down of customer and internal requirements.
• Interdepartmental collaboration and communication skills.
• Level 2: Experience with process improvement projects or initiatives. Level 3: Experience leading or executing process improvement projects.
• Experience developing and working to an AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Strong technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in the aerospace industry or equivalent.
• Extensive experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, investigation, and implementation.
• Experience generating QMS command media and supplier-facing quality requirements.
• Experience conducting, leading, and supporting supplier audits and assessments.
• Team leadership experience and enthusiasm for mentoring or training new hires.
• Experience in supplier quality or mission assurance roles involving subcontractor or supplier oversight.
• An active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions on supplied items, supporting timely closure and prevention.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis of failure modes across manufacturing methods; determine causes, identify effective corrective actions, and communicate investigation results clearly.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal customers through clear communication and aligned goals.
• Visit supplier sites as needed for root cause investigations, audit support, source inspections, and verification that corrective actions have been implemented.
• Understand contractual flow-downs and requirements, and implement applicable quality clauses for commodity-specific hardware procurements.
• Interpret, review, and revise engineering documentation, including drawings, 3D models, and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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