Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT

9d•$98,400 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 3 to join their team in Clearfield, UT. The Energetics Manufacturing Tool Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes, and controls to ensure the performance and quality of manufactured products conform to established company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, as well as lasting customer satisfaction. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This role may require up to 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 0 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and experience.
Experience with internal and external (Government, vendors, etc.) customers.
Experience with manufacturing processes.
Experience with machining and/or dimensional inspection.

Nice To Haves

Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues.
Proven ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time) and prioritize workload.
Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities

Conduct source inspections at vendor sites ensuring quality and technical standards are met before authorizing shipment.
Understand the tool design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.
Provide quality guidance in Tooling design reviews to ensure quality requirements and policies are being captured in the design phase.
Author initial inspection plans for new tooling and periodic/recycle inspection plans.
Ensure compliance and serve as liaison between the S&MA organization and various other organizations including some government agencies.
Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.
Other duties as assigned.