Supplier Quality Manager

Northrop Grumman

Supplier Quality Manager leading quality engineering efforts for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems product delivery. Driving continuous improvement and managing supplier quality processes in a high-impact role.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeWoodland Hills • California, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,600 - $219,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality engineering teams and driving supplier performance improvements through effective strategy execution and continuous education. Proficient in managing supplier quality processes and aligning team goals with organizational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Engineering LeadershipSupplier Evaluation and SelectionEarned Value Management System (EVMS)ISO 9001/AS9100 Certification FamiliarityReturn to Green (RTG) Plans Development

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Hard Skills

Quality Management SystemsSupplier Quality ProcessesProgram/Product Lifecycle ManagementSupply Chain ManagementInventory ControlProduction ControlProduct Test and EvaluationLabor EstimatingProposals DevelopmentEngineering Degree

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEmployee EngagementCollaborationInfluencing Leadership DevelopmentGoal Assignment

Tools & Technologies

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Basis of Estimate (BOE)

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Supplier Performance ImprovementContinuous ImprovementBusiness Acquisition Process (BAP)Professional Growth OpportunitiesSuccession Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a group of highly talented quality engineers across multiple sites
Identify and execute the strategy to drive continuous improvement for supplier performance
Actively engage in supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
Manage implementation of supplier quality processes
Develop the supplier quality workforce through continued education providing opportunities for professional growth
Foster a collaborative culture for employee engagement and best practice sharing
Assign goals to direct reports connecting their efforts to those of the division and enterprise
Influence leadership development with the focus on succession planning
Align staffing to program budgets through oversight of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, etc.) and 8+ years of relevant experience; quality, engineering, manufacturing or a Masters Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience leading teams and/or projects
Experience with program/product lifecycle in the areas of supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test & evaluation, product sell off, shipping and product support
Familiarity with Earned Value, labor estimating, and proposals
Experience developing Return to Green (RTG) plans
Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret Security clearance
Ability to travel to suppliers, up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)