Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

6d•$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 Magna, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The successful candidate will 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. The role involves interfacing with suppliers, customers (including government e.g. NASA, Navy, DCMA), work associates/teams, and management. It requires the ability to work autonomously at suppliers as a representative of the company and to study, understand, and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

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 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.
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.

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