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travel (up to 50%) to supplier sites across the country and provide on site support at the Elkton facility as needed. The preferred candidate will reside in the eastern United States. Roles and
Responsibilities: Assure supplier’s process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance Review and approval of supplier’s documentation based on program
requirements:Review and approval of supplier’s AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) Assist in the management of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) Perform supplier visits (e.g. source inspections, process witnessing, on boarding, audits, etc..) to support programs objectives Conduct and support internal, customer and supplier audits Participates in internal and customer meetings as the Supplier Quality (SQ) representative Initiate Corrective Action Plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify root causes and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented Conduct Root cause analysis using concepts such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish bone diagram, etc. Proactive reduction and prevention of supplier caused material defects Responsible for supplier quality risk management and return to “green” plans Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks Analyze quality metrics to understand current trends with supplier quality and respond accordingly Basic Qualifications:Must have 9 years of experience, will consider those with a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ us 5 years’experience in a related field or a Masters degree plus 3 years of
experience Must be able to
travel up to 50% of the time to support supplier visits across the country
Experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain environments Able to read engineering documentation (drawings, models, specs), interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists, develop inspection plans, and identify critical features Intermediate to advanced computer
skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise wide systems Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis), 5Why, etc. Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management Systems, GD&T, J STD, machining processes, and special processes Ability to obtain a DoD Secret
Clearance which requires US
Citizenship:as a prerequisite Preferred te PreferredQualifications: Bachelors degree preferred, degree in STEM strongly preferred Active Security
Clearance Accredited certification in Quality, Lean, Six sigma and/or Mission assurance field Excellent written and oral communication
skills with the ability to accommodate various styles in communications as well as strong interpersonal and problem solving
skills Familiarity with key materials, technologies and/or processes such as machining, welding, CT scanning, special processes, electronics, additive manufacturing, inspection techniques, and chemical processing Must be independent and able to work with little supervision Primary Level
salary:Range: $95,800.00 $143,600.00 The above 00 The above00 The abovesalary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope andresponsibilities 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. 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 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. 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a governmentclearance and certain other restricted positions.