Manager Supplier Quality 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Supplier Quality 2 to join our Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team based in Linthicum, Maryland. This position will report directly to the Manager Supplier Quality 3, Land and Maritime Sensors (LMS) business unit, and the qualified candidate will lead a high-performing team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting all programs at the site. Collaborate with supply chain organization to develop and maintain strategic quality initiatives for the supply base ensure greater quality success Coordinating and collaborating with programs to ensure supplier quality team is engaged with program. Work on problem solving and failure investigations to drive process control and first time quality Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to all stake holders Responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy. Establishes strong working relationships with stakeholders across programs and functional organizations. Keeps management, including executive leadership, apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. 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 transactional), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs. Mentors, trains, and coaches a team of supplier quality engineers including keeping active training plans in place ensuring developmental growth and succession planning Provides manpower forecast plans for the team, and conducts basis of estimate (BoE) for SPM activities in support of new program proposals. Drives affordability through monitoring of budget and spend. Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement. Provides clear assignments, helping team members connect their efforts to the bigger picture. Serves as a “strong voice for quality” and a role model for NG Values #MPR #GSCCMP Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in disciplines such as quality, program management, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing or Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant wor…

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