Mechanical Supply Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Huntsville, AL

Full Time

Security Clearance: Active DoD SECRET clearance required

Work Environment: In office, Huntsville, AL

Job Description & Position Responsibilities:

Penta Research is seeking qualified candidates to join the GMD Weapons System (GWS) program as a Supply Engineer by reviewing, analyzing, and implementing mechanical engineering requirements in support of supplier capabilities. This position ensures that supplier-provided mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware meets strict quality, cost, and manufacturability standards. Working as a technical liaison, the engineer will bridge the gap between internal engineering teams and suppliers, ensuring seamless procurement of hardware critical to space mission success.

The engineer will apply mechanical engineering principles to evaluate supplier designs, resolve production challenges, and develop technical solutions to optimize manufacturing processes. This role is critical to implementing supply strategies and ensuring systems are delivered on time and budget.

The engineer will support ongoing sustainment of the existing system by procuring replacement/repair parts & identifying requirements to overcome system obsolescence.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the critical Missile Defense Agency (MDA) systems that keep our country safe.

Essential Functions:

• Review and evaluate supplier designs, schematics, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and mission requirements.
• Act as the technical liaison between internal teams (Programs, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality) and external suppliers.
• Review vendor specifications to assess program requirements
• Apply mechanical engineering expertise to address technical challenges for mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Conduct non-conformance investigations, perform root cause analysis, and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Perform technical evaluations of supplier quotes and assess supplier product capabilities and producibility.
• Support sourcing decisions by conducting technical market research, cost benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments.
• Assist in supplier qualification processes, technical reviews, and production readiness evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance to align with program needs and requirements.
• Travel as necessary (10–25%) to supplier locations and Northrop Grumman facilities to conduct technical discussions, audits, or readiness reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• A current, active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications, with the ability to translate requirements into supplier deliverables.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical systems and associated manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with resolving technical challenges during design, development, or production phases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience working with suppliers on technical qualification, capability assessments, and resolution of production issues.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, FAR/DFAR requirements, and Material Resource Planning (MRP/ERP) systems.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD modeling software and experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.