Principal/Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 4319-2

Northrop Grumman•Boston, MA

8d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking to hire a Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer or a Sr. Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Mission Assurance team. This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Applicants must currently live in Massachusetts or be willing to relocate. This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance. In this position, the employee will be responsible for the quality of the products provided by the supplier. Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems. Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases. Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.

Requirements

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor's of Science degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience; or PhD with 1 years experience.
Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor's of Science degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or PhD with 4 years experience.
Experience developing, planning, and/or implementing quality methods and strategies for procured items to assure the design, procurement, acceptance, and use of procured items.
Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, work associates/teams, and/or management.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing/engineering experience
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements
Must be able to travel up to 25-50% of the time
Must be a US Citizen with an ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Nice To Haves

Ability to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base
Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards.
Demonstrated written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Extensive experience working with aerospace/defense industry suppliers onsite.
General experience with special processes
Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
Six Sigma or Lean certifications

Responsibilities

On-site major supplier surveillance.
Responsible for the quality of the products provided by the supplier.
Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management, develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.