Associate Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Conduct source inspections at vendor sites, ensuring quality and technical standards are met before authorizing shipment .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeCorinne • Utah • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,900 - $89,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and inspection processes, with a strong foundation in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering. Capable of conducting source inspections, developing inspection plans, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and specifications.

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Quality AssuranceStatistical Process Control (SPC)Inspection PlanningMechanical EngineeringLean Manufacturing Techniques

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Hard Skills

Tool DesignFailure Modes AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesProcess ControlsBlueprint InterpretationTechnical Problem SolvingQuality InspectionsInspection PlansStatistical AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMulti-tasking AbilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Quality StandardsSafety & Mission AssuranceEnergetic MaterialsTechnical SpecificationsGovernment Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct source inspections at vendor sites, ensuring quality and technical standards are met before authorizing shipment
Understand tool design intent, failure modes, product requirements and specifications, manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections
Provide quality guidance in tooling design reviews to capture quality requirements and policies during the design phase
Author initial inspection plans for new tooling and periodic/recycle inspection plans
Ensure compliance and serve as liaison between the Safety & Mission Assurance organization and other organizations, including government agencies
Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted continuously
Enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing
Travel as required, potentially up to 25%
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Engineer: completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Associate Engineer: majoring or majored in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering; other technical degrees may be considered
Engineer: completing or completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Engineer: majoring or majored in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering; other technical degrees may be considered
Able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues
Proven ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
Preferred: experience working with energetic materials and processes
Preferred: experience writing shop planning
Preferred: interpreting blueprints and specifications
Preferred: experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Preferred: Process Controls (SPC) experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business