Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.

• Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans.
• Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort.
• Preparation of first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final Customer.
• Processing of MRB nonconformances.
• Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
• Conduct or support internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Quality Managment

Basic Qualifications:

Engineer Mission Assurance

• Bachelor’s degree STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field and 2+years of Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance work experience; OR a master’s degree and 0 years of experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
• Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. 
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings

Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field and 5+ years of Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance work experience; OR a master’s degree and 2 years of experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
• Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. 
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
• Knowledge of MRB (Material Review Board) standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior aircraft manufacturing experience or background in composites
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or Higher
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
• Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement.
• Highly self-motivated person, able to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements.
• Knowledgeable with Northrop Grumman internal systems; Manufacturing Execution System (MES). 
• Interpreting receiving inspection requirements per customer specifications
• Working knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)

Work Schedule:

• D- Shift