Northrop Grumman Corporation Suppliers
American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Leading global security company providing innovative systems.
Headquarters: Falls Church, Virginia
Business Segments
Major Programs
Northrop Grumman manufactures and supports these major aerospace and defense programs, each requiring qualified suppliers throughout the supply chain.
B-21 Raider
B-2 Spirit
E-2 Hawkeye
Global Hawk
Triton
James Webb Space Telescope
F-35 Center Fuselage
Virginia-class Submarines
Supplier Requirements
To supply Northrop Grumman, machine shops typically need the following certifications and capabilities:
Required Certifications
Typical Capabilities
- •5-axis CNC machining for complex geometries
- •Exotic materials: titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys
- •Tolerances to ±0.0001" on critical features
- •CMM inspection and first article inspection (FAI)
- •Full material traceability and documentation
- •DFARS compliant material sourcing
How to Become a Northrop Grumman Supplier
Get Certified
Obtain AS9100 certification and ITAR registration if working on defense programs.
Register
Create an account in Northrop Grumman's supplier portal and complete the registration process.
Qualification
Complete supplier qualification questionnaires and pass any required quality audits.
Build Track Record
Start with smaller orders to demonstrate quality and reliability before larger programs.
AS9100 Certified Machine Shops
These shops have the certifications typically required to supply Northrop Grumman programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications do I need to supply Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman typically requires suppliers to hold AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP, CMMC, ISO 9001. The specific requirements vary by program and component criticality. Most machined components require at minimum AS9100 certification.
How do I become an approved Northrop Grumman supplier?
To become a Northrop Grumman supplier: 1) Obtain required certifications (AS9100, ITAR if defense), 2) Register in their supplier portal, 3) Complete supplier qualification questionnaire, 4) Pass quality audit if selected, 5) Start with smaller orders to build track record.
What programs does Northrop Grumman manufacture?
Northrop Grumman produces B-21 Raider, B-2 Spirit, E-2 Hawkeye, Global Hawk, Triton and 3 other major programs. Each program has specific supply chain requirements and qualification processes.
Where is Northrop Grumman headquartered?
Northrop Grumman is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. They have 4 major business segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, Space Systems.
What types of machine shops supply Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman works with AS9100 certified machine shops offering precision CNC machining, 5-axis capabilities, exotic materials expertise (titanium, Inconel), and tight tolerance work. ITAR registration is required for defense programs.
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