Requisition ID: R10178629
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Unknown, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1
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. Do you have experience in manufacturing and project management? If so, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for! If you enjoy challenges, solving complex technical and programmatic issues, and driving issues to resolution, we have design, production and sustainment efforts far into the future!  Do you pride yourself in building relationships with critical suppliers to support on-time quality deliveries? There are plenty of opportunities for domestic travel as you will be the supplier technical advocate and face to face with the suppliers you support on a regular basis.
A Critical Supplier Management Planner is responsible for oversight of the manufacturing operations of suppliers as well as building and maintaining vendor performance, proactive supplier management planning, and coordinating efforts to keep production moving to assist the programs in meeting their cost, schedule, and technical objectives.  We are looking for team players who bring solutions and want to learn and mentor others.
Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and coordinating the resolution of production problems related to engineering, manufacturing operations, design, quality, and materials
• Analyzing engineering specifications and drawings
• Act as secondary focal to designated suppliers
• Conferring with Design, Quality, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to provide and obtain technical solutions
• Investigating reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems
• Reviewing production schedules and purchase orders
• Assisting with subcontractor evaluations and source selection criteria
Having excellent interpersonal communication skills at all levels internally and externally is critical to success in this role. Clear and concise written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail are a must as this position has frequent interactions with the Executive Leadership Team.  Organized, self-starters who have a drive for understanding root cause identification. 
This position is considered remote with the need to be located in the Eastern and Central  time-zones to enable same-day travel and on-site availability at suppliers located in the region. Travel expected at ~50% of time, with variability based on program needs.
Qualifications
A qualified individual must have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 or more years of technical/manufacturing experience including 2 or more years working in a project management related role, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and quality dispositions.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Must be a US citizen
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Preferred Qualifications include:

• STEM Degree in a relevant field
• Agile Project Management experience using Confluence and JIRA
• Experience in Earned Value Management through Microsoft Project with Quantifiable Backup Data tracking
• SAP experience
• Naval and Marine industry experience
• TPS Lean, Six Sigma, SCRUM, or Industrial Engineering certification
Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9d98201b-7066-41fa-9cf8-b2eb6c9d6c70