Principal/Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 4319-2
- Salary
- $94.2K–$141.2KUSD
- Moves you to
- United States
- Support
- Relocation support
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.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
What You'll Get To Do:
- 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
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
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About Us
We are a pioneering company.
With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.