Job Description

Job Description

Specific Job Description:

The successful candidate will perform Supplier Quality oversight of suppliers. This oversight will include interfacing with suppliers in order to: assess a suppliers technical capabilities or audit the supplier's quality management system; perform intrusive assessments of a suppliers critical processes for manufacturing, testing or inspection in order to assure ongoing conformance to procedures and contractual requirements; perform related studies to help insure that engineering and procurement specifications will be met by the supplier; initiate/validate supplier corrective/preventive actions to drive resolution of problems discovered during supplier assessments; and help train/develop suppliers. Candidate may also investigate or coordinate the investigation and resolution of material-related non-conformances, and interface with internal Procurement and Engineering functions to facilitate the development and communication of part ordering requirements. Technical writing and customer relations skills are essential. Up to 50% of work time involves travel. Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance. In addition, working experience in a manufacturing environment is desired, preferably including quality engineering, such as inspection, auditing, statistical analysis, quality assurance and quality control. Prior experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role is a plus. Project management/leadership experience is desired. Lean and Six Sigma training/certification is desired.

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

* Technical writing and customer relations skills

* Working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably including quality engineering, such as inspection, auditing, statistical analysis, quality assurance and quality control

* Prior experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role

* Project management/leadership experience

* Lean and Six Sigma training/certification

Req ID: 2961

Department: O05 SUPPLIER QLTY

Entity: NN SHIPBUILDING (0265)

Travel Required: Yes, 25%-50% of the time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No-Teleworking is not available for this position

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Company Statement:

Huntington Ingalls Industries employs more than 42,000 people throughout the United States and around the world. We are Americas largest military shipbuilder and one of the largest defense contractors for unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services and fleet sustainment. Our employees build, engineer and innovate complex products and solutions for our customers on a daily basis - we do the Hard Stuff, Done Right. Each year we hire thousands of business, engineering, IT professionals and tradespersons to accomplish our mission. Why not become part of something bigger than yourself, find your purpose, and join HII today.

EEO Statement:

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.