2026 Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Corrine (Promontory), UT. This position is 100% onsite.

The successful candidate will perform Supplier Quality Engineer functions associated with design, fabrication, and inspection of materials/components used in the production of aerospace materials and hardware, in both onsite production and supplier facilities. This role requires the ability to work autonomously at suppliers as a representative of the company.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
• Interface directly with supplier personnel to assess supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection plans and receiving inspection plans.
• Conduct product and process verification activities and monitor supplier quality against established performance metrics.
• Drive root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
• Support the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically review supplier performance.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and the discrepancy reporting process.
• Support Mission Assurance plan implementation at suppliers through all program phases.
• Manage implementation of Supplier Mission Assurance processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, and supplier classification designation.
• Develop and execute risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
• Apply rigorous problem-solving/critical thinking methodologies to support and resolve issues with procured items.
• Travel is required (25% of the time).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• Level 1:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of professional experience.
• Level 2:
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM degree is preferred; other technical degrees will be considered.
• Experience in Supplier Quality roles in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Knowledge of MRP system functions and inventory tracking principles (Costpoint or SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of AI systems for use in simplifying and automating daily work tasks.
• Experience in Supply Chain management.
• Understanding and regular use of GD&T principles for design and inspection processes.