Principal/Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 4319-2

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees contribute to revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide today and for generations to come. The company’s pioneering spirit has driven technological advancements from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and moon landings. We seek bold thinkers with courage and inventive minds to help invent the future while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and authenticity.

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer or a Senior Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer for the Supplier Mission Assurance team. This role requires on-site major supplier surveillance in the Boston, Massachusetts area, with a primary work location in Roy, Utah. Travel between both locations is possible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site major supplier surveillance.
• Ensure the quality of products provided by suppliers.
• 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.
• Perform product and process verification activities, monitor supplier quality performance, and drive root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting processes.
• Keep management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Coordinate and oversee Supplier Quality plan implementation across all program phases.
• Engage in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and for new procurements on existing programs.

Requirements

• Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Senior Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Experience developing, planning, and/or implementing quality methods and strategies for procured items to ensure design, procurement, acceptance, and use of procured items.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, associates, teams, and/or management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing/engineering processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to successfully complete enhanced security clearance screening within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with aerospace/defense industry suppliers on-site.
• General experience with special processes.
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

The standard work schedule is a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200 – $141,200
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500 – $176,300

The salary range is a guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as position scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company performance. Long-term incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions.