Principal/Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 19548
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join its Supplier Mission Assurance team in the Los Angeles, California area. The role requires on-site surveillance of major suppliers and responsibility for the quality of products provided by suppliers. The engineer manages supplier quality risks, develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems, and ensures supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements. The engineer interfaces directly with supplier personnel and assesses supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. The position includes conducting product and process verification, monitoring supplier performance, driving root-cause corrective action, managing waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting, and keeping management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. The role coordinates Supplier Quality plan implementation throughout program phases and supports supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection for new and existing procurements. The position is based in the Los Angeles area and includes substantial travel, with the posting specifying up to 25–50% for the basic qualifications and 50% in the travel field. The standard schedule is 9/80A: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. An active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
Requirements
- For the Sr. Principal level: Bachelor of Science degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 6 years, or a Ph.D. and at least 4 years.
- For the Principal level: Bachelor of Science degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years, or a Ph.D. and at least 1 year.
- Experience developing, planning, and implementing quality methods and strategies for procured items to assure their design, procurement, acceptance, and use.
- Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, work associates or teams, and/or management.
- Manufacturing or engineering experience.
- Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 25–50% of the time.
- U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Ability to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time as determined by the company.
Nice To Haves
- STEM degree.
- Ability to apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base.
- Demonstrated written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards.
- Extensive experience working onsite with aerospace/defense industry suppliers.
- General experience with special processes.
- Experience in root-cause analysis and corrective action.
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site surveillance of major suppliers.
- Take responsibility for the quality of products provided by suppliers.
- Manage supplier quality risks and develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
- Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
- Interface with supplier personnel and assess supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Conduct product and process verification activities and monitor supplier quality performance.
- Drive root-cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
- Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting.
- Keep management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
- Coordinate and oversee Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
- Participate in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection through the Business Acquisition Process and for new procurements on existing programs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
