Supplier Quality Engineer Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

1d • $89,400 - $167,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 in Corrine (Promontory), Utah. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The successful candidate performs supplier quality engineering functions related to the design, fabrication, and inspection of materials and components used in aerospace materials and hardware production, both at company production sites and supplier facilities. The role interfaces with suppliers, customers—including government organizations such as NASA, the Navy, and DCMA—colleagues, teams, and management. It requires the ability to work autonomously at suppliers as a company representative and to understand and apply stringent procedures.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires approximately 10% travel. It may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4. Level 3 requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or 8+ additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. Level 4 requires a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, a master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or 10+ additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. Both levels require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as well as strong communication and team-building skills.

The listed primary salary range is $89,400–$134,200, and the secondary level salary range is $111,700–$167,500. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman describes its benefits as including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Requirements

• For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or master’s degree and 3 years of experience; 8+ additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or master’s degree and 6 years of experience; 10+ additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously at supplier sites as a company representative.
• Ability to study, understand, and apply stringent procedures.
• Willingness to travel; some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• STEM degree.
• Experience in supplier quality roles in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Knowledge of MRP system functions and inventory tracking principles; Costpoint or SAP experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI systems for simplifying and automating daily work tasks.
• Experience in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
• Interface directly with supplier personnel and assess supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection plans and receiving inspection plans.
• Conduct product and process verification activities and monitor supplier quality against established performance metrics.
• Drive root-cause corrective-action analysis for supplier quality issues.
• Support maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically review supplier performance to determine continued approved-list status.
• Manage supplier waiver and deviation requests and the discrepancy-reporting process.
• Support implementation of Mission Assurance plans at suppliers through all program phases.
• Manage implementation of Supplier Mission Assurance processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, and supplier classification designations such as Key and Critical.
• Develop and execute risk assessments and mitigation plans, and develop and flow down supplier quality requirements.
• Apply rigorous problem-solving and critical-thinking methodologies to support and resolve issues with procured items.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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