Sentinel Manager Supplier Quality 2 - 10785-1

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

49d•$126,600 - $189,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality 2. This position will be located in Roy, UT. As a key leader of the SQM team, you collaborate closely with multiple sites’ Quality & Mission Assurance and Global Supply Chain (GSC) leaders to provide strategic thought leadership and preventive solutions to ensure the quality of procured material and services. You will also lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers who support the GBSD Integrated Project Teams (IPT) across the program.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science with 8 years of applicable experience or Masters with 6 years of applicable experience
Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
3 years of experience in Supplier Quality and/or Mission Assurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing people preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of the program / product lifecycle in the areas of supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test & evaluation, root cause analysis, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.
Master’s degree in a STEM or supply chain management field.
Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Engineering Manager or Manufacturing Management
Prior experience on an Engineering Manufacture and Development (EMD) program
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical skills.
Current, active clearance above Secret, or ability to acquire a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Engage in Program activities to identify and quantify supplier quality risk in program sourcing plans, influence sourcing strategy to include capable suppliers and to identify risk mitigation strategies to minimize impact of poor supplier quality.
Collaborate with GSC to ensure appropriate quality requirements for programs are identified and flowed down to suppliers via purchasing documents.
Coordinate with IPT Engineer teams to ensure program risk mitigation strategies are executed in conjunction with key program schedule milestones.
Collaborate with GSC, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management organizations to identify and understand supplier quality issues identified during supplier onboarding, in receiving inspection and in QMS reviews and audits, and work with all stakeholders to drive suppliers to sustained Root Cause & Corrective Action.
Work with program personnel to ensure adequate funding is identified for Supplier Quality risk mitigation and product validation activities; monitor Supplier Quality team activities to ensure consistency with spend plan.
Collaborate with GSC teams to ensure critical suppliers are identified and the appropriate quarterly quality performance feedback (Supplier Assessments (SAMS) or SAP Scorecards) is accurate and effectively communicated to the supplier and use data-driven processes to measure supplier quality performance, mitigation of risk and to lead continuous improvement processes.
Promote the professional development and training of the SQM team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
Provide clear assignments, help employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, create an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and build a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.