Supplier Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Global Mission Solution team in Baltimore. You will ensure supplier quality across processes and products, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with program teams to resolve issues.

The role requires 25–50% travel and is onsite at the Baltimore facility. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's (or Master’s) in engineering with 2+ years in manufacturing/quality, experience with RCCA/FMEA, and familiarity with SAP and Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, quality and/or engineering or related field with minimum 2 years experience.
• Preferred experience facilitating RCCA and FMEA activities.
• Defense industry experience and ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Program, Engineering, Mission Assurance and Factory Cells to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Document, track and report supplier non-conformances.
• Collaborate with SQEs and management to elevate non-conformances with potential cross-program impact.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans for non-conforming material with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain and review the approved supplier list and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage supplier waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting processes.
• Keep leadership informed on supplier performance, quality status and risks.
• Develop Supplier Management Plans and lead supplier readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Mission Assurance and Manufacturing to ensure quality standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and data mining for continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Analyze data to identify supplier process issues and drive improvements.
• Assist in audits selection and execution with Program teams.
• Prepare data-driven PowerPoint presentations for leadership.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time 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 sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Global Mission Solution (GMS) team at the Baltimore location.

Our Supplier Quality Engineers develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems. They assure supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. They interface directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. They conduct product and process verification activities, monitor supplier quality performance, and drive root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. This position will be required to work a 9/80 schedule with an estimated 25-50% of travel. This position is 100% onsite at of our Baltimore MD facility and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management and other duties to include:

• Engage with Program, Engineering, Mission Assurance and Factory Cells to aid in resolving supplier-related issues impacting manufacturing.
• Document, track and report on all potential Supplier product or process non-conformances.
• Collaborate with other program SQEs and management to elevate Supplier non-conformances that may have a critical impact on multiple programs.
• Develop and execute path to closure plans for non-conforming material in partnership with GSC, Mission Assurance and Engineering.
• Support the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically review supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
• Keep management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Collaborate to develop and execute Supplier Management Plans
• Serve as a lead for suppler product readiness reviews, and other similar assessments, as needed.
• Position requires collaboration with other functions (Supply Chain, Engineering, Mission Assurance and Manufacturing) to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Actively engage in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.
• Engage in risk assessment actions and data mining activities to identify continuous improvement opportunities across the supply base.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify suppliers’ process issues.
• Engage with Program, Mission Assurance and GSC teams to identify the right audits to be conducted.
• Experience analyzing, interpretating and communicating data, creating Power Point slides according to its audience and present to all levels of leadership.
• Experience with Tableau dashboards and SAP.

Basic Qualifications for the T2:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality and/or engineering role or a Masters degree with a minimum of 0 years in a manufacturing, quality and/or engineering role. Willing to travel up to 50% US Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities. Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers. Experience in a quality, supplier quality role. SAP Business System experience. Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification processes.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.