Senior Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer ensuring quality in product supply chains at Northrop Grumman.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,500 - $170,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position will require on-site major supplier surveillance and is a telecommuter position.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Science degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 4 years experience.
Experience developing, planning, and implementing quality methods and/or 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.
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government DoD security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

supplier quality evaluationrisk managementprocess verificationroot cause analysisquality methodsquality strategiescontractual complianceregulatory compliancetechnical compliancediscrepancy reporting

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsmanagement skillsteam collaborationproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsleadership skillscustomer engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhDSecret U.S. Government DoD security clearanceAS9100 certificationISO9001 certification