Sr Staff Engineer Supplier Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 is seeking an experienced high caliber Sr. Staff Supplier Quality Engineer with extensive background in Process Improvement, Supplier Process Audits, manufacturing process evaluation and development of inspection criteria to join the Mission System sector Supplier Performance Management Field Engineering Team. This team supports a diverse set of defense industry and commercial programs with suppliers across the United States and Internationally.

This position will be required to work a 9/80 schedule with an estimated 50% of travel.

What You'll Get to do:

• Act as the Mission Systems sector point of contact and represent the sector in Corporate level discussions. Lead the Mission Systems roll out of Net Inspect project.
• Guide the Net Inspect support team to collaborate with multiple sites, various programs and our supplier base for optimal results, including address issues from internal and external user prospective, unify data and file format, implement sector wide guidance as the project evolves.
• Present progress, challenges and solutions to all levels of management reviews on Net Inspect implementation.
• Develop supplier management strategies in collaboration with other functions for critical suppliers when situations arise.
• 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 of multiple commodities, 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.
• Perform on-site supplier surveillance activities at sector critical suppliers, including source inspections, FAI reviews, technical problem resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Lead and execute special process, process and product audits. 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 stake holders to develop the audit checklists.
• Provide technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical team members and supplier partners.
• Familiar with various categories of hardware such as PWBs, CCAs, cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and power supplies. 
• 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.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Staff Supplier Quality Engineer 6 are:

• Minimum of 14 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Design Engineering and/or 14+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, or 14+ years of Supplier Audit Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field and 12 years of related experience in supporting mission/quality assurance, microelectronics, electrical engineering, process engineering or manufacturing. 10 years with a master’s degree in a STEM related field; 8 years with a PhD in a STEM related field.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering and material science to guide suppliers to produce products which meet quality and schedule requirements of the program.
• Demonstrate experience leading teams and projects.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in source inspection, drawing review and interpretation, FAI review.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. (ANSI Y14.5M)
• Experience in complex problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Previous experience with J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 6012/6018, 620 and Mil-Std-883.
• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time.
• US Secret Clearance required
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess current DOD Secret Clearance.
• Experience working in the defense industry.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering Background.
• Process knowledge and manufacturing engineering experience in PWB, CCAs, microelectronics, RF devices, electro-mechanical systems, and Power Supplies.
• Certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 6012/6018, 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.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the  flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including 
Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $155,400.00 - $233,200.00

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.