• Job Description

  Req#: R10149269
  US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
  RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
  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 is seeking a dedicated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position may be worked in a hybrid fashion (on-site 3-4 days a week).
  This Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for the following activities:
  • 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 must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing 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 to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
  • 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) 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 Standard), development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
  This position may be filled at the Supplier Quality Engineer (Band 2) or Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Band 3) level, depending on experience.
  Basic Qualifications for a Band 2:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience (an additional 4+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree).
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required
  • Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
  Basic Qualifications for a Band 3:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience (or a Master's Degree with 3+ year(s) (an additional 4+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree)
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required
  • Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
  Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
  • Current active security clearance
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
  • Supplier quality experience
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements
  Salary Range: $75,700.00 - $113,500.00Salary Range 2: $93,000.00 - $139,600.00
  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.
  Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

• About the company

  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Northrop Grumman and its industry partners have won the Collier Trophy eight times, most recently for developing the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system to operate from an aircraft carrier.

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