Support the mission/flight assurance (MA) plans for multiple programs by being the point of contact between Northrop Grumman and suppliers to ensure that parts are in accordance with contractual, design and quality requirements. Assure supplier's process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance Review and approval of supplier's documentation based on program requirements Review and approval of supplier's AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) Assist in the management of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) Perform supplier visits (e.g. source inspections, process witnessing, on-boarding, audits, etc..) to support programs objectives Conduct and support internal, customer and supplier audits Participates in internal and customer meetings as the Supplier Quality (SQ) representative Initiate Corrective Action Plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify root causes and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented Conduct Root cause analysis using concepts such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish-bone diagram, etc. Proactive reduction and prevention of supplier caused material defects Responsible for supplier quality risk management and return to “green” plans Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks Analyze quality metrics to understand current trends with supplier quality and respond accordingly Must have 9 years of experience, will consider those with a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years' experience in a related field or a Masters degree plus 3 years of experience Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to support supplier visits across the country Experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain environments Able to read engineering documentation (drawings, models, specs), interpret drawing dimensions, features, and parts lists, develop inspection plans, and identify critical features Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis), 5Why, etc. Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management Systems, GD&T, J-STD, machining processes, and special processes Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite Bachelors degree preferred, degree in STEM strongly preferred Active Security Clearance Accredited certification in Quality, Lean, Six-sigma and/or Mission assurance field Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to accommodate various styles in communications as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills Familiarity with key materials, technologies and/or processes such as machining, welding, CT scanning, special processes, electronics, additive manufacturing, inspection techniques, and chemical processing Must be independent and able to work with little supervision