Engineer Supplier Quality

Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is required, up to 25% of the time. A Secret clearance is required for this position; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division in San Diego, CA is seeking an Engineer Supplier Quality (Level 2) to join the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team. This position is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts to support our customers. The role is full-time and on-site in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Represent Northrop Grumman to the supply chain with credibility, confidence, and professionalism, and support the maintenance of the approved supplier list.
• Engage in program activities to identify and quantify supplier performance as a proactive risk mitigation.
• Represent Supplier Performance Management (SPM) at various program reviews and review boards, including but not limited to Configuration Control Board (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Design/Peer Reviews, Manufacturing/Test Readiness Reviews, Corrective Action Board (CAB), Process Improvement (CI), Supplier Product Readiness Review (SPRR), and provide input to critical supplier scorecards.
• Perform Specification/Drawing Compliance Reviews and First Article Inspections (FAIRs) approvals per AS9102 to ensure suppliers can ship conforming and timely products. Support Receiving Inspection on various categories of hardware, including PWBs, CCAs, cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and mechanical components & assemblies.
• Perform process and product audits along with capacity assessments to ensure the supplier's processes are robust, capable, and compliant with Military and Space requirements.
• Review supplier quality history and drive activities to improve performance through partnership, including Return-to-green plans and managing SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) to address nonconforming material by working cross-functionally to identify root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish-bone diagrams.
• Assist with program cost estimate development related to supplier quality activities.
• Serve as a liaison to SPM Field supplier quality engineers (FSQE) for program-related actions and information.
• Travel to suppliers, as required, to oversee quality investigations and complete design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain environment, or a Master's Degree. Alternatively, 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestically and drive to support local supplier site audits and meetings as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related Quality or Engineering discipline and experience/certification in Lean.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Excel/pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) & types of Engineering Drawings as described in ASME Y14.5 & Y14.24.
• Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 620, or MIL-STD-883.
• Auditor experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100, AS9102 requirements.
• Experience with Six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Current active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, or higher.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off and additional benefits, including education assistance and training/development.
• 9/80 work schedule (where available).

Pay

Primary level salary range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; actual offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as 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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.