Manager Supplier Quality 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Manager Supplier Quality 2 to join our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team based in Sykesville, Maryland. This position will report directly to the Manage 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 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 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) 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 transactional), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
• Travels to suppliers to conduct purchase order kickoff meetings, risk & opportunity assessments, audits, root cause analysis, and other relevant activities needed to drive results

• 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 in support of new program proposals.
• 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 disciplines such as 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