Supplier Quality Analyst / Principal Supplier Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Warner Robins, GA

3d•$72,100 - $108,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a talented Supplier Quality Analyst / Principal Supplier Quality Analyst (SQA) to join our growing team of diverse professionals. This position is full-time on-site at Warner Robins, GA, Oklahoma City, OK, or Rolling Meadows, IL and will support the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Operating Unit, within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector. This operating unit primarily supports the design, delivery, and sustainment of hardware, embedded software, and mission planning systems on various US and foreign airborne platforms. The Supplier Quality Mission Assurance organization is chartered by providing the skills and experience required to interface with strategic suppliers to ensure products and services are delivered to meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements and promote mission success. This SQA position will interface with a variety of Manufacturing, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Testing, Receiving Inspection, Program Quality Engineering groups within the Command and Control & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division located at Warner Robins, Georgia within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector.

Requirements

Level 2: 2 Years related experience with a Bachelors; or 0 Years related experience with a Masters; or 6 years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of degree with relevant industry experience dealing with suppliers.
Level 3: 5 Years related experience with a Bachelors; or 3 Years related experience with a Masters; or 9 years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of degree with relevant industry experience dealing with suppliers.
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 audits and requirements
Basic experience with SAP transactions
Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing metrics
Experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions
Presentation and data packaging skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

SAP expertise
ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 trained auditor
Familiar with NG drawing repositories such as MPLM, ISE, Teamcenter
Experience with drawing technical data interpretation
Experience with IPC workmanship and inspection IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620
Advanced Excel / Power Point Skills
Good Understanding of specific NGDS Supplier Management Policies and Procedures
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher

Responsibilities

Work with IMU OU based Program and Global Supplier Chain (GSC) groups to manage key suppliers, ensuring that suppliers are performing to contractual requirements while ensuring their capabilities to deliver acceptable workmanship standards to drawing and technical compliance standards
Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures
Responsible for ensuring that suppliers’ flow-down quality requirements are applied to Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders per program-based requirements
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list
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
Effectively perform supplier surveillance and audit activities designed to manage, monitor, and improve supplier effectiveness and performance
Lead on-site supplier engagements, including multiple-person team activities such as supplier quarterly performance reviews and audits
Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and review appropriate FAI documentations
Support and helps coordinate the return of vendor material
Understands continuous process improvement (CI) and can effectively develop and execute CI initiatives and activities
Establish positive working relationships with suppliers by addressing compliance issues with deliverables and overall supplier’s quality management practices
Mitigate purchase risk to prevent/minimize business impact from externally sourced material defects
Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCARs) and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify root causes and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented
Lead and report on Supplier Performance Management activities by analyzing system-based supplier performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement Proactively work to reduce and prevent supplier escape occurrences and verification of supplied maintenance services and any material defect claims
Perform investigations into supplier issues that may require using a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation to ensure that robust corrective actions are implemented
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support and overview site maintenance activities
Be able to analyze and present data and status process to all levels of leadership
Establish positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Represent the company with credibility, confidence and professionalism