Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time Description Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 2/3 to support the Mission & Quality Assurance functions at our Elkton, Maryland site. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Job Summary: Support the mission/flight assurance (MA) plans for multiple programs by being the point of contact between Northrop Grumman and suppliers to ensure that parts are in accordance with contractual, design and quality requirements. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct supplier visits (e.g., source inspections, process witnessing, on-boarding, audits, etc.) to support program objectives and to help resolve quality issues. The candidate should have knowledge in different areas such as manufacturing, special processes, inspection, electronics, or auditing with the ability to use this knowledge to assist suppliers through the entire product life cycle. This position will require travel (up to 50%) to supplier sites across the country and provide on-site support at the Elkton facility as needed. The preferred candidate will reside in the eastern United States. Roles and Responsibilities: • Assure supplier’s process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance • Review and approval of supplier’s documentation based on program requirements • Review and approval of supplier’s AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) • Assist in the management of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) • Perform supplier visits (e.g., source inspections, process witnessing, on-boarding, audits, etc.) to support programs objectives Basic Qualifications: Mission Assurance Engineer 4: • Must have 12 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 8 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 6 years' experience • Application of technical expertise including complete understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories • Able to read engineering documentation (drawings, models, specs), interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists, develop inspection plans, and identify critical features • Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems • Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Ability to work well in a team environment • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite • Candidate based around Tempe, AZ Preferred Qualifications: • Active Secret Security Clearance • Accredited certification in Quality and/or Mission assurance field • Familiarity with key materials, technologies and/or processes such as machining, welding, CT scanning, additive manufacturing, laser/light inspection techniques, and chemical processing • Demonstrated process control and improvement experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar tools • Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis), 5Why, etc. Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.