Mgr Supplier Quality 2

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
Location: Northridge - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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 currently seeking a Manager 2 - Supplier Quality to support our efforts in Northridge, CA.

In this position, the Manager 2 - Supplier Quality is responsible for Supplier Quality risk management and implementing risk-based approaches throughout all associated processes. In addition, the selected candidate develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems. Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Leads and manages Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) who interfaces directly with supplier personnel. The Supplier Quality Manager is also responsible for all activities and personnel related to the acceptance of supplier provided products and services including Receiving Inspection, Source Inspection, In-Process Inspection and Delegated Source Inspection. Implements metrics associated with these activities and ensures the resulting data appropriately informs the supplier quality evaluation and control systems. These activities include the evaluation, acceptance and archival of supplier provided documentation including Certificates of Conformance, Test Data and First Article Inspection Reports. May additionally provide similar document processing and archival support for internal production-related documents and artifacts.

The Manager 2 - Supplier Quality oversees and manages SQEs and Inspectors to execute the aforementioned processes and ensures all staff are appropriately trained and effective in their assigned roles. Must be knowledgeable in the following activities: Assessing supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures, conducting product, process and quality system verifications, monitoring supplier quality performance, and driving root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. The Supplier Quality Manager is primarily accountable for the maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL); develops and executes processes to monitor supplier performance to determine the degree and frequency of supplier oversight and continued status of each supplier on the ASL. Manages processes that govern supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases. 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. Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, and development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans.

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Basic Qualifications:
• Current/active Secret clearance, with the ability to successfully maintain this level of clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience in Mission/Quality Assurance.
• Highly proficient in AS9100.
• Proven experience interfacing with external customers and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:
• ASQ certified

Salary Range: 127800 - 191600

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.