Senior Manager, Supplier Quality & Excellence

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality 2 to lead a high-performing team of Supplier Quality Engineers in Linthicum, Maryland. The role reports to the Manager Supplier Quality 3 and focuses on supplier performance, process control, and risk mitigation across programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 6–8+ years of relevant experience, ability to obtain a government security clearance, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree with extensive experience in quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting multiple programs.
• Collaborate with supply chain to drive strategic quality initiatives.
• Oversee supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection during BAP.
• Manage supplier quality processes, risk assessments, and flow-downs.

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Earned Value Management

CMQ/OE / CQE

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality 2 to lead a high-performing team of Supplier Quality Engineers in Linthicum, Maryland. The role reports to the Manager Supplier Quality 3 and focuses on supplier performance, process control, and risk mitigation across programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 6–8+ years of relevant experience, ability to obtain a government security clearance, and US citizenship.