Supplier Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

14d • $79,600 - $119,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for its Global Mission Solution team at the Baltimore, Maryland facility. The role develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems, assuring supplier process and product quality and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements. The engineer interfaces with supplier personnel, assesses supplier quality and manufacturing processes, conducts product and process verification, monitors supplier performance, and drives root-cause corrective action for supplier quality issues.

The position focuses on supplier quality risk management and collaboration with Program, Engineering, Mission Assurance, Global Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams. It is 100% onsite and follows a 9/80 schedule. Travel is required; the posting gives an estimate of 25–50% and states willingness to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, and/or engineering; or a master’s degree and at least 0 years of experience in those fields.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities.
• Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers.
• Experience in a quality or supplier quality role.
• SAP Business System experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification processes.
• Experience with Tableau dashboards and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Program, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Factory Cells to help resolve supplier-related issues affecting manufacturing.
• Document, track, and report potential supplier product or process non-conformances, and collaborate with program Supplier Quality Engineers and management to escalate issues that may critically affect multiple programs.
• Develop and execute closure plans for non-conforming material with Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering.
• Support maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically review supplier performance to determine continued approval.
• Manage supplier waiver and deviation requests and the discrepancy-reporting process.
• Keep management informed about supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
• Collaborate on developing and executing Supplier Management Plans.
• Lead supplier product readiness reviews and similar assessments as needed, working with Supply Chain, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Participate in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection during the Business Acquisition Process and for new procurements on existing programs.
• Engage in risk assessment and data-mining activities to identify continuous-improvement opportunities across the supply base.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify supplier process issues, and work with Program, Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain teams to identify appropriate audits.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate data; create audience-appropriate PowerPoint presentations and present to leadership at all levels.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level