Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

United States-New York-Buffalo · Principal

No sponsorship$94k-$141kDetected 1 day ago
SAPSupply ChainPerformance Management

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Lottery odds (Level II)66
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About the role

  • 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.
  • The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with Global Supply Chain professionals, other engineering disciplines, and our suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Requirements

  • Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain: Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain US Citizenship Willing to travel up to 25%

Nice to have

  • 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, supplier quality role.
  • SAP Business System experience.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.
  • Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
  • The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
  • However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Compensation

  • $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and 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 as well as allow employees to share in company results.
  • With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Company info

  • Systems team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications.
  • The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Supplier Performance Management department here in Amherst, NY.
  • What you get to do: Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management.
  • Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
  • Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
  • Perform Specification/Drawing Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections and support Receiving Inspection on various categories of hardware such as Printed Wiring Boards (PWB), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and mechanical components & assemblies.
  • Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
  • Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
  • Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
  • Keeps management informed 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, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
  • Travel to the Supplier as needed to support the program. #MPR Basic Qualification: Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain: Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain US Citizenship Willing to travel up to 25% Preferred Qualifications: Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities.
  • Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and 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 as well as allow employees to share in company results.
  • 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.
  • Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • n quality and/or supply chain: Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain US Citizenship Willing to travel up to 25% Preferred Qualifications: Experience facilitating Root Cause
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