Staff Engineer Supplier Quality - R10216765

Overview

Staff Engineer Supplier Quality - R at Northrop Grumman.

Relocation assistance:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% of the Time

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (T5) to join our Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) within the Maritime/Land Sensors & Systems (MLSS) division. The qualified candidate will help develop and lead our supplier performance management strategy for CCA suppliers across the division (Baltimore, MD | Sykesville, MD | Annapolis, MD | Charlottesville, VA).

• Responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.
• Develops and implements 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 supplier manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues.
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
• Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes.
• Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Oversees supplier management plan implementation through all program phases.
• Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.
• Reviews program contracts and interfaces with Program Quality Engineering to assure proper requirements flow down to suppliers
• Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, development and execution of supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
• Drives affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.
• Travels to suppliers as-required to achieve positive outcomes
• Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around risk management, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a strong voice for ‘Quality’ and a role model for NG Values

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or related discipline with 12+ years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, supply chain, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or materials engineering; or Masters Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience; or PhD with 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Relevant work experience with Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) technology and manufacturing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% CONUS.

• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Training and/or certification in IPC standards
• Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
• Experience auditing manufacturing processes and/or quality management systems
• Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers
• Experience in a quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing role
• SAP Business System experience
• Solid written and verbal technical communication skills, including ability to brief all levels of management
• Currently active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education,…