Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 16326
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Arizona City, AZ, USA · Arizona, USA · California, USA · United States · Location unavailable
USD 113,500-170,300 / year
Posted on Oct 4, 2025
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Mission Assurance team. This position will be located in Chandler, AZ
This position will be telecommuter located in Chandler, Arizona.
What You'll Get To Do:
This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance and is a telecommuter position.
In this position, the employee will be responsible for the quality of the products provided by the supplier.
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.
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 part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in STEM field and 8 or more years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 4 years experience.
Experience developing, planning, and implementing quality methods and/or strategies for procured items to assure the design, procurement, acceptance, and use of procured items.
Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, work associates/teams, and/or management.
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards.
Extensive experience working with aerospace/defense industry suppliers onsite.
General experience with special processes
Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
Six Sigma or Lean certifications
Demonstrated written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing/engineering experience
Ability to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base
