Sr/Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 3 or 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a skilled Sr/Principal Mission Assurance Engineer (Level 3 or Level 4) to join the Supplier Quality team within Launch Systems in Chandler, AZ. Relocation benefits are not offered.

Our Mission Assurance Engineers 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 must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics and dashboards. 

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. 

• Collaborate with suppliers to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain. 

• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including quality plans, end item data packets, test reports and inspection reports. 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support new product development and ensure supplier readiness. 

• Conduct training and workshops for suppliers on quality standards and best practices. 

• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to drive improvement. 

• Support the development and execution of risk management strategies for supplier quality. 

This position may be filled as a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer (Level 3) or a Senior Principal Mission Assurance Engineer (Level 4)

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

• Support and approve Non-Conformance dispositioning and Non-Conformance process

• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001). 

• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC). 

• Knowledge of discrepant material procedures, i.e., Discrepancy Reporting and MRB.  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Ability to travel approximately 30%

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for short distances.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

• Support and approve Non-Conformance dispositioning and Non-Conformance process

• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001). 

• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC). 

• Knowledge of discrepant material procedures, i.e., Discrepancy Reporting and MRB.  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Ability to travel approximately 30%

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for short distances.