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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Engineer Supplier Quality - R10216648

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$0/yr - $0/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading innovator and manufacturer in the field of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality risks, ensure compliance with quality standards, and support supplier performance management within their Mission Systems team in Buffalo, New York.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Proactively manage Supplier Quality risks, driving down supplier escapes

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

Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures

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 the discrepancy reporting process

Keeps management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees the implementation of the Supplier Quality plan throughout 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 risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs

Travel to the Supplier as needed to support the program

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause Corrective ActionFailure ModesEffects AnalysisSAP Business SystemISO 9001 / AS9100STEM DegreeQuality AssuranceSupplier EvaluationCommunication Skills