Requisition ID: R10172248
Category: Engineering
Location: Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a dedicated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will be based in Sykesville, MD and may work a hybrid schedule. This position can be filled a either a Principal/3 or Sr Principal/4 Supplier Quality Engineer.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management.
- 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 discrepancy reporting process.
- Keeps management 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, source selection evaluations, and supplier quality requirements development.
- Provides support and mentorship for junior supplier quality engineers through training on supplier and quality tools.
- Leads and drives ownership with cross-functional teams to ensure all incoming products are non-conforming and on time.
- Responsible for developing and executing process risk audits, special process audits, and quality management audits.
- Develops and provides proactive supplier management plans and execution with suppliers.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
- Demonstrated Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
- Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Experience in leading teams and projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable STEM field.
- CAM/EV Experience.
- Strong manufacturing background in various roles.
- Strong quality background, particularly in supplier quality.
- Experience in performing supplier audits.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, FAI.
- Engineering experience in PWB/PCB fabrication.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
Basic Qualification for a Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
- Demonstrated Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
- Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Experience in leading teams and projects.
Salary Range: $93,000 - $139,600
Salary Range 2: $115,400 - $173,200
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
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