Principal Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Security Clearance

Position: Principal Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance with Security Clearance
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Yes, 50% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by defining possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day.

With Northrop Grumman, you'll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you'll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world's most critical problems in the most innovative ways. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 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, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.

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 any quality issues. The candidate should have knowledge in different area 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…