Northrop Grumman · 15 hours ago
Engineer Mission Assurance / Principal Engineer Mission Assurance - R10213414
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $171K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal Engineer Mission Assurance to support various programs under Advanced Weapons Systems. The role involves providing oversight of supplier processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards while managing supplier risk and performance.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Mission Assurance oversight of supplier processes, throughput and deliverables
Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems
Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list. Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process
Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks
Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases
Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as new procurements are required on existing programs
Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments, mitigation plans, supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs
Execute Safety and Quality Assurance programs, procedures and controls ensuring that products and services conform to company standards of excellence
Provide oversight in receiving inspection activities of supplier provided material
Adjudicate and process preliminary and final dispositions for product and service non-conformances
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Mission Assurance policies and procedures
Process non-conformances and issue and manage Corrective Actions Requests
Interpret customer technical and Mission Assurance requirements to ensure these requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications, and product drawings
Provide oversight in non-conformance review, failure investigations, root cause, corrective action and preventive action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics
Represents Mission Assurance at different program reviews and review boards including Configuration Control Board (CCB), Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Material Review Board (MRB)
Ensure Risk Management activities (DFMEA, PFMEA, Risk Boards) are executed according to standards and procedures
Review and approve design documentation (Qualification Reports, Drawings, ATPs, BOMs, etc)
Review and approve production documentation (assembly instructions, MOs and rework instructions)
Interface with and support DCMA activities including audits and Government Source Inspection (GSI)
May provide Mission Assurance Engineering oversight at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake and Edwards AFB
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's with 2 years, or a Master's with 0 years relative Quality / Mission Assurance Engineering experience
Knowledge base in Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc
Ability to read engineering documentation and inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by management
Bachelor's with 5 years, or a Master's with 3 years relative Quality / Mission Assurance Engineering experience
Knowledge base in Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc
Ability to read engineering documentation and inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by management
Preferred
MES, Costpoint and TipQA experience a plus
Proficient with AS9102 and AS9100D Aerospace standards
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Working knowledge or certification(s) in IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards
Good working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5
Current/Active Secret clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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