Engineer Supplier MA 3 MS/096150

Description:
Northrop Grumman Information Systems Mission Assurance organization seeks an Engineer Supplier MA. Collaborates with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement functional management and supplier management teams to ensure that all procurements meet or exceed the requirements of external and internal customers. Defines the Supplier MA program within the scope of contract requirements and NGMS policies and processes. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Mission Assurance implementation over all program phases. Manages implementation of Supplier Mission Assurance processes, including, supplier quality requirements development, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), supplier pre-award capability assessments, source selection evaluations, supplier quality audits and supplier performance assessments. 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 discrepancy reporting process (Material Review Board).Evaluates supplier-non-conformances, negative performance trends and failures and determines root cause and implements corrective and preventive actions. Manages source inspection processes and coordinates with customer as required. Verify that End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) are complete and manufacturing travelers are reviewed prior to shipment. Ensures that awards and teaming agreements are issued to qualified suppliers through early engagement in the Business Acquisition Process with procurement/subcontracts, business development and program/technical representatives. Utilizes supplier performance data bases and supplier quality management system assessment tools to provide objective evidence of suppliers capability to perform. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status and risks. Determines the resources required to execute the Supplier MA program and ensure team success, manages the resources and ensures the resources are adequately trained. Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) in support of proposal activity and on an as-needed basis when new procurements are required on existing programs. Supports program Mission Assurance in development and maintenance of SAP Vendor and Part Master databases. Bachelors degree plus minimum 5+ years (or 4 additional years in lieu of Bachelors) Minimum 4 plus years experience in a quality, manufacturing, or Program management role Strong computer and presentation skills Understanding of how to flow contract requirements to the program and suppliers to ensure contract performance Ability to hold a Secret clearance MULTIPLE POSITIONS. Security Clearance Required.