Engineer Supplier Mission Assurance Lvl 2/3
Quick Summary
• Assure supplier’s process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory,
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Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Engineer Level 2/3 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 and Palm
Beach Gardens, FL.
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 quality issues. The candidate should have knowledge in different
areas 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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read• 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 objectives
Requirements
~2 min read- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Accredited certification in Quality and/or Mission assurance field
- Familiarity with key materials, technologies and/or processes such as machining, welding, CT scanning, additive manufacturing, laser/light inspection techniques, and chemical processing
- Demonstrated process control and improvement experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar tools
- Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis), 5Why, etc.
- Must have 5 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 1 years' experience
- Must have 9 or more years of experience as a quality / mission assurance engineer, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years' experience, or a Masters in (STEM) and 3 years' experience
- Application of technical expertise including complete understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and theories
- Able to read engineering documentation (drawings, models, specs), interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists, develop inspection plans, and identify critical features
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
- First seen
- October 13, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 51%
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