Manager Supplier Quality 2

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality 2 to lead the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team in Linthicum, MD. The role focuses on driving supplier quality through collaborations with programs and supply chain, implementing proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

The position requires 8+ years in quality or related fields (or 6+ with a Master’s), and the ability to obtain a government security clearance. US citizenship is required for sensitive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supply chain to develop and maintain strategic quality initiatives for the supply base.
• Coordinate with programs to ensure supplier quality team engagement.
• Lead problem solving and failure investigations to drive first-time quality.
• Provide timely decisions and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage supplier quality risk—implement proactive performance management.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality management

Problem solving

Budget management

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality 2 to join our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team based in Linthicum, Maryland. This position will report directly to the Manager Supplier Quality 3, Land and Maritime Sensors (LMS) business unit, and the qualified candidate will lead a high-performing team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting all programs at the site.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with supply chain organization to develop and maintain strategic quality initiatives for the supply base ensure greater quality success
• Coordinating and collaborating with programs to ensure supplier quality team is engaged with program.
• Work on problem solving and failure investigations to drive process control and first time quality
• Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to all stake holders
• Responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy.
• Establishes strong working relationships with stakeholders across programs and functional organizations.
• Keeps management, including executive leadership, apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• 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.
• Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (critical, key, and transactional), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
• Mentors, trains, and coaches a team of supplier quality engineers including keeping active training plans in place ensuring developmental growth and succession planning
• Provides manpower forecast plans for the team, and conducts basis of estimate (BoE) for SPM activities in support of new program proposals.
• Drive affordability through monitoring of budget and spend.
• Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Provides clear assignments, helping team members connect their efforts to the bigger picture.
• Serves as a "strong voice for quality" and a role model for NG Values

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing or Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• US Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
• Previous operations and quality background
• Previous earned value management experience
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Quality Engineer (CQE), and/or Quality Auditor (CQA)

Primary Level Salary Range:

$139,800.00 - $209,800.00

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, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.