Manager Supplier Quality 2 - R10183974

Northrop Grumman; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality to lead a high-performing team in Sykesville, Maryland. This role involves developing proactive supplier performance strategies, managing quality risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management and team leadership, along with the ability to foster collaboration across various programs. Join a pioneering firm that impacts lives globally and be part of a team that drives continuous improvement and innovation in supplier quality management.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality, program management, supply chain, or engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier quality risk management and performance.
• Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.

Skills

Quality Management

Program Management

Team Leadership

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

SAP Business System

Job description

• Location: Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 assesses both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
• Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance.
• Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes.
• Establishes strong working relationships with stakeholders across programs and functional organizations.
• Keeps management, including executive leadership, apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Coordinates and oversees supplier quality plan implementation through all program phases.
• Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
• Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities and supplier quality risk assessments.
• Travels to suppliers to conduct purchase order kickoff meetings, risk & opportunity assessments, audits, root cause analysis, and other relevant activities.
• Builds and maintains a high-performing team, supporting the professional development of team members.
• Provides manpower forecast plans for the team, and conducts basis of estimate (BoE) for SPM activities.
• Drives 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, business, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or other related discipline
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance. US Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Master’s Degree in an engineering or management field
• 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)
• Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
• Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers
• Experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Engineering Manager, or Manufacturing Manager
• SAP Business System experience
• Solid written and verbal technical communication skills
• Currently active DoD SECRET clearance, or higher

Salary Range: $135,800 - $203,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built.