Supplier Quality Engineering Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 defense sector in Mesa, AZ is seeking a supplier quality engineering manager 2 to support our armament systems business unit. The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager, located at our Mesa, AZ site, leads the strategy and daily execution of Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance activities across the supply base. This role ensures clear flow down of Mission Assurance and Supplier Quality requirements, supports compliance to applicable regulations and standards, and drives continuous improvement in supplier performance. The SQE Manager oversees supplier evaluations, on-site surveillance, inspection/acceptance, and corrective action, while maintaining the approved supplier list and coordinating supplier quality certifications. Responsibilities Direct management responsibility for 6-12 direct reports. Flow down Mission Assurance and Supplier Quality requirements into supplier contracts, purchase orders, and statements of work; verify supplier quality plans and acceptance criteria are complete and effective. Lead and support regulatory and standards compliance (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent), including MRB (Material Review Board) participation, FAI (First Article Inspection) planning and approval, and approval of special processes (e.g., heat treatment, welding, plating; including NADCAP where applicable). Manage supplier evaluations, process audits, capability assessments, and on-site surveillance; perform and/or coordinate source inspection and acceptance at supplier locations. Manage SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests), ensure timely containment, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action (e.g., 8D), and verify effectiveness; communicate quality issues and status to internal teams and suppliers. Manage supplier performance feedback in SAMS (Supplier Assessment and Management System), drive supplier business reviews, and lead RTG (Return-to-Green) recovery plans when performance falls below targets. Analyze supplier quality data and trends; report key performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities across cost of poor quality, yield, and on-time delivery/acceptance. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to prevent defects, resolve issues, and align product acceptance criteria and configuration requirements. Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing SQE team; establish standard work, training, and continuous improvement practices for supplier quality. Support internal and external audits and customer/regulatory inquiries related to supplier quality and mission assurance. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s Degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, OR a high school diploma & 12+ years of experience Hands-on experience with MRB, FAI (AS9102 or equivalent), special process approval, and supplier source inspection/acceptance. Working knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent), and ap…

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