2027 Associate Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate and/or Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Safety & Mission Assurance team. Positions are located in Promontory, Clearfield, Salt Lake City, or Magna, UT.

The Manufacturing Tool Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining Mission Assurance policies, procedures, processes, and controls to ensure the performance and quality of manufactured products conform to company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, and achieve customer satisfaction.

This role works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Travel: 10% of the Time

May require up to 25% travel.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct source inspections at vendor sites to ensure quality and technical standards are met before authorizing shipment.
• Understand tool design intent, failure modes, requirements, and specifications of the product, as well as manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.
• Provide quality guidance in Tooling design reviews to ensure quality requirements and policies are captured in the design phase.
• Author initial inspection plans for new tooling and periodic/recycle inspection plans.
• Ensure compliance and serve as a liaison between the S&MA organization and various other organizations, including some government agencies.
• Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted continuously as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem-solve complex technical issues.
• Proven ability to multi-task (i.e., manage several projects at one time).
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal).

Qualifications

Associate Engineer

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered).

Engineer

• Completing or has completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered).

Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Experience working with energetic materials and processes.
• Experience writing shop planning.
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Process Controls (SPC).