2026 Supplier Quality Engineer - Level 1 or Level 2 - Promontory UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Corrine (Promontory), UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.   Successful candidate will work to perform Supplier Quality Engineer functions associated with design, fabrication, and inspection of materials/components used in the production of aerospace materials and hardware, in both onsite production and supplier facilities.  Will interface with suppliers, customers (including government e.g. NASA, Navy, DCMA), work associates/teams, and management.  Requires ability to work autonomously at suppliers as a representative of the company.  Must have ability to study, understand, and apply stringent procedures to assigned duties.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:   • Develop and implement 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 • Develop inspection criteria for supplier inspection plans and receiving inspection plans • Conducts product and process verification activities and monitors supplier quality against established performance metrics • Drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues • Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list • Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process • Supports Mission Assurance plan implementation at suppliers through all program phases • Manage implementation of Supplier Mission Assurance processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (i.e. Key and Critical) • Development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs • Apply rigorous problem solving/critical thinking methodologies to support and resolve issues with procured items • Some travel will be required   This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.   Basic Qualifications for  Level 1:   • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of professional experience.    • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance • Strong communication and team-building skills   Basic Qualifications for  Level 2:   • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree. • Mus