SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries

$124K — $153K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • 9 years of relevant exempt experience, or 7 years with a Master's Degree, or 4 years with a Ph.D.
  • Experience in engineering design or supplier quality environments is preferred.
  • Familiarity with shipyard waterfront operations is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing/process engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and monitor manufacturing processes at supplier facilities.
  • Audit suppliers' quality management systems and technical capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering and procurement specifications.
  • Initiate and validate corrective/preventive actions for supplier issues.
  • Investigate material-related non-conformances and coordinate resolutions.
  • Facilitate communication of part ordering requirements with internal teams.
  • Train and develop suppliers to enhance their operational capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and innovation.
  • Engagement with diverse engineering disciplines within a renowned shipbuilding entity.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 49206
Team: O33 SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

The Role

Specific Job Description:

Performs a variety of duties necessary for the ongoing operation of the supplier surveillance process. Will require collaboration and coordination with customers and other internal functions, including engineering, supply chain procurement, quality assurance, and manufacturing trades. This oversight will include interfacing with suppliers in order to: oversee/review/monitor manufacturing processes at supplier facilities; audit the supplier's quality management system and technical capabilities; perform related studies to help insure that engineering and procurement specifications are met; 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.

General Template Job Decription:

This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have generic classifications engaged in research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience:

-- Engineering design environment

-- Supplier Quality role/environment

-- Shipyard waterfront operations

-- Manufacturing/process engineering environment

-- Auditing

-- Project management/leadership

Technical writing and customer relations skills

Six Sigma and/or Lean training/certification

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