Northrop Grumman

Sr Staff Engineer Supplier Quality

Northrop Grumman$167K — $251K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 14 years related experience, or Master's with 12 years, or PhD with 10 years in Quality or PWB manufacturing.
  • Proven experience in leading audits, teams, and projects.
  • Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of Printed Wiring Board manufacturing processes.
  • Effective use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques.
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) principles.
  • Certifications in IPC-600 and IPC-6012 are required.
  • Must be able to travel up to 50% and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure quality oversight of PWB suppliers.
  • Lead supplier engagements and audits, improving performance through strategic management.
  • Conduct supplier product readiness reviews and manufacturing readiness assessments.
  • Work with engineering to resolve manufacturing issues related to suppliers.
  • Perform on-site supplier surveillance and inspections, including risk mitigation.
  • Analyze technical data to translate specifications for suppliers and team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and data mining for supplier performance.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced high caliber Sr. Staff Supplier Quality Engineer with extensive background in Printed Wiring Boards (PWB), Supplier Process Audits, manufacturing process evaluation and development of inspection criteria to join the Mission System sector Supplier Performance Management Field Engineering Team.

This position will be required to work a 9/80 schedule with an estimated 50% of travel. Position is working out of our Baltimore/Linthicum, MD facility with the potential for hybrid.

What You'll Get to do:
  • Partner with engineering, mission assurance, supply chain teams to support the qualification and ongoing quality engineering and technical oversight of suppliers in the Printed Wiring Board (PWB) commodity.
  • Lead on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews, process and Quality Management System audits. Effectively develop and execute supplier management strategies that result in supplier performance improvement.
  • Serve as a lead for suppler product readiness reviews , and other similar assessments such as manufacturing readiness reviews, as needed. Position requires collaboration with other functions (Supply Chain, Engineering, Mission Assurance and Manufacturing) to ensure quality standards are in place.
  • Engage with Program, Engineering and Factory Cells to aid in resolving supplier-related manufacturing issues. Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished material product.
  • Perform on-site supplier surveillance activities, including source inspections, FAI reviews, technical problem resolution, and risk mitigation.
  • Effectively read and understand all elements of the Northrop Grumman technical data/drawing/specification packages and translate for suppliers and team members.
  • Provide support to meet Supplier Performance Management (SPM) goals and objectives for the program. Provide inputs to quality reviews and supplier scorecards as needed.
  • Lead and 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 and identify the right audits to be conducted. When necessary, work with the appropriate stakeholders to develop the audit checklists.
  • Provide technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical team members and supplier partners.
  • Strong background in PWB design and related manufacturing processes
  • Represent the company with credibility, confidence and professionalism.
  • Apply technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts to analyze and audit our suppliers' processes and capabilities.
  • Capable of leading cross-functional teams in pursuit of performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals.
  • Be able to analyze data, create Power Point slides according to its audience and present to all levels of leaderships.
  • Able to use Tableau dashboards and SAP.

#MPR

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Staff Supplier Quality Engineer 6 are:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM related field and a minimum of 14 years of related work experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering and/or PWB manufacturing or a Masters in STEM with a minimum of 12 years of related work experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering and/or PWB manufacturing or a PhD and a minimum of 10 years of work experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering and/or PWB manufacturing.
  • Experience leading audits, teams and projects.
  • Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
  • Experience with Printed Wiring Board Background.
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Experience with RCCA
  • Certification in IPC-600 and IPC-6012
  • Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possess current government active Secret Clearance.
  • Experience working in the defense industry.
  • Process knowledge and manufacturing engineering experience in PWB, CCAs, microelectronics, RF devices, electro-mechanical systems, and Power Supplies.
  • Certification in J-STD-001, 610, 6018, 620 or Mil-Std-883.
  • Experience with Space Requirements.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean certifications.
  • Lead auditor experience to ISO 9001 and AS9100, AS9102 requirements.
  • ASQ Lead Auditor, CQE, CQM Certification.


Primary Level Salary Range: $167,400.00 - $251,000.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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