Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 18208

About the role

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems aligned with contract requirements and NG policies.
• Assess and assure supplier processes and product quality, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and technical standards.
• Lead supplier risk management, including classification (Critical, Key, Standard), pre-award capability assessments, and source-selection evaluations.
• Conduct supplier audits, performance assessments, and product/process verification activities; monitor performance trends and report risks to management.
• Manage supplier non-conformances, waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting (Material Review Board); drive root-cause analysis and corrective-preventive actions.
• Oversee source inspection and coordination with customers; verify completeness of End Item Data Packages and manufacturing travelers prior to shipment.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and SAP Vendor/Part Master databases; utilize performance data and assessment tools to evaluate supplier capability.
• Interface with program management, engineering, procurement, and supplier management to align procurements with mission-assurance objectives.
• Communicate supplier performance, quality status, and risk updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience developing, planning, and/or implementing quality methods/strategies for procured items to assure design, procurement, acceptance, and use.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Lead auditor experience for AS9100/ISO9001 standards.
• Extensive experience working with aerospace/defense industry suppliers onsite.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
• Experience in root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

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

Pay

$98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Schedule

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.