Principal/Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 4319-2
Quick Summary
This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance. In this position, the employee will be responsible for the quality of the products provided by the supplier.
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Northrop Grumman is seeking to hire a Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer or a Sr. Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Supplier Mission Assurance team.
This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Applicants must currently live in Massachusetts or be willing to relocate
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance.
- →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
Requirements
~3 min read- Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor's of Science degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience; or PhD with 1 years experience.
- Sr. Principal Engineer Supplier Quality: Bachelor's of Science degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or PhD with 4 years experience.
- Experience developing, planning, and/or implementing quality methods and 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing/engineering experience
- Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements
- Must be able to travel up to 25-50% of the time
- Must be a US Citizen with an ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Ability to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to support and resolve issues at the supply base
- Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience to these standards.
- Demonstrated written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
- 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
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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