Sentinel Principal/ Sr Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer - 19845

Description

The role sits in the Supplier Mission Assurance team and supports the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT.

The company is hiring for either the Principal or the Sr. Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer level, working on air and space systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality of the products each supplier delivers.
• Build and run supplier quality risk management, including the systems used to evaluate and control supplier quality.
• Confirm that supplier processes and products meet contractual, regulatory and technical requirements.
• Work directly with supplier staff and judge both their quality practices and how they manufacture.
• Carry out product and process checks, track supplier quality results, and lead root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Handle supplier requests for waivers and deviations, and manage the discrepancy reporting process.
• Keep management informed about supplier performance, quality status and risks.
• Lead the rollout of the Supplier Quality plan across every program phase.
• Take part in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection under the Business Acquisition Process and for new procurements on existing programs.

Requirements

• Principal level: a bachelor's degree in science and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3+ years, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
• Sr. Principal level: a bachelor's degree in science and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6+ years, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Experience planning, developing and applying quality methods for purchased items, covering design, buying, acceptance and use.
• Experience working with suppliers, customers, colleagues and management.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements.
• Able to travel up to 25-50% of the time.
• US citizen holding an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation dated within the last 6 years.
• Able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances within a timeframe the company sets based on its business needs.
• Preferred: STEM degree.
• Preferred: problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues across the supply base.
• Preferred: demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements and lead auditor experience against those standards.
• Preferred: extensive work onsite with aerospace and defense industry suppliers.
• Preferred: general experience with special processes.
• Preferred: experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean certification.

Conditions

Full-time role based in Roy, UT.

Standard schedule is 9/80A: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Travel is about 25% of the time.

No clearance is required to start.

A competitive relocation assistance package may be offered.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k and savings plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Health and wellness resources and employee discounts.
• Base salary of $89,400.00 to $134,200.00 at the primary level, or $111,700.00 to $167,500.00 at the secondary level. The range is a guideline, and offers depend on scope, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
• May be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus that rewards individual work and company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.