Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Clearfield, UT

3d • $72,100 - $134,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Successful candidate will work to perform Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer functions associated with design, fabrication, and inspection of materials/components used in the production of aerospace materials and hardware, in both onsite production and supplier facilities. Will interface with suppliers, customers (including government e.g. NASA, Navy, DCMA), work associates/teams, and management. Requires ability to work autonomously at suppliers as a representative of the company. Must have ability to study, understand, and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Understanding and regular use of GD&T principles for design and inspection processes
• Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Understanding and regular use of GD&T principles for design and inspection processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Supplier Quality roles in the aerospace/defense industry
• Knowledge of MRP system functions and inventory tracking principles (Costpoint or SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of AI systems for use in simplifying and automating daily work tasks

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 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
• Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection plans and receiving inspection plans
• Conducts product and process verification activities and monitors supplier quality against established performance metrics
• Drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list
• Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process
• Supports Mission Assurance plan implementation at suppliers through all program phases
• Manage implementation of Supplier Mission Assurance processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (i.e. Key and Critical)
• Development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs
• Apply rigorous problem solving/critical thinking methodologies to support and resolve issues with procured items
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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