RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% 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 seeking a high caliber Staff Supplier Quality Engineer with extensive background in PWB/PCB design, manufacturing processes and inspection criteria to join the Supplier Performance Team in based in Southern California. The candidate needs to be able to spend 75% of their time at key PWB/PCB suppliers in California, Oregen and Colorado.

• Independently assess new suppliers or processes to assure successful implementation and control of advanced PWB technologies such HDI and HDBU as the industry capacity increases.  Thorough working knowledge of PWB designs, processes, and materials is critical.
• Excellent problems solving skills and experience to support complex yield issues affecting supplier deliveries and program schedules.  The ability to define and track problems and engage suppliers and NGC engineering to improve delivery performance is key.
• Attend production readiness reviews to ensure drawing requirements, NGC specifications and compliance requirements are understood by all parties. Collaborate with the supply base on quality/process improvements and design for manufacturability opportunities
• Leverage PWB/PCB technical knowledge and experience to resolve issues with the supplier, NGC engineering, and program stake holders to productive solutions in a professional and conclusive manner.
• Become the liaison between parties to assure suppliers are making effective improvements to support yields and on time deliveries. Support risk mitigation activities to ensure supplier transitions are executed on time and with minimal quality issues.
• Strong ability to drive team initiatives and projects from cradle to grave, providing team members inputs to keep projects on track. Ability to effectively manage meeting with suppliers, and NGC.
• Lead supplier engagements and surveillance activities, including the quality related discussions during supplier performance reviews, Quality System audits as well as PWB/PCB process audits.
• Capable of facilitating RCCA activities and can effectively develop and execute CI initiatives and activities with internal and external teams. Guide the team to the most efficient path to resolution, resolving conflicting engineering judgments and influencing without authority
• Bring clarity and order to challenging situations, while valuing the time of heavily loaded individuals. Seed the team with fresh technical suggestions in the event of a stall in the problem-solving process.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written). Have the ability to develop presentation and present in front of all levels of leadership.
• Develop training material, deliver training to large audience and mentor engineers when needed.
• Ability to perform data packet reviews, First Article Inspections or source inspections.
• Understands general contracting principles in a Department of Defense and commercial environment
• Establish positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborate in a team environment, negotiate and integrate different viewpoints, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project results.
• Represent the company with credibility, confidence and professionalism

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in STEM related field with minimum of 12 years of related experience in supporting mission/quality assurance, microelectronics, electrical engineering, process engineering or manufacturing. (Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a STEM related field; 7 years with a PhD in a STEM related field.

-Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

-US Citizenship required.

- Manufacturing engineering experience in PWB/PCB fabrication.

- Demonstrated Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements

-Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

- Experience in leading teams and projects

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

- Defense industry working experience

- Six Sigma or Lean concept.

- Certificate in IPC600 and IPC6012.

- Solid understanding of complex HDI and HDBU lamination and micro via structures.

- AS9100 Lead Auditor.

What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $146,000.00 - $219,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.