Northrop Grumman Australia · 18 hours ago
Senior Principal Supplier Quality Analyst
United States-Unknown
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $176K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers innovative solutions for various technological challenges. They are seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Analyst to manage supplier quality risk and implement performance strategies, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met throughout the supply chain.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for supplier quality risk management – implementing proactive supplier performance management strategy
Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems
Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Support audits with internal and external stakeholders
Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing supplier manufacturing processes and procedures
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list
Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and requirement changes
Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks
Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases
Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Strategic, and Transactional), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs
Prepares, maintains and reviews procurement quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements
Assures that customer quality-imposed technical requirements are adhered to by supplier and that a quality system is maintained
Reports on supplier performance to site stakeholders through recurring Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) meetings
Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement
Serves as a strong voice for ‘Quality’ and a role model for NG Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or supply chain; masters degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in quality, manufacturing or supply chain
US Citizenship required
Experience with Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action activities
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management
Experience in leading in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Experience participating in cross-site and cross-functional continuous improvement projects
Advanced SAP experience
Experience with data analysis techniques
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase