Supplier Quality Analyst

Overview

Req
Team: O05 SUPPLIER QLTY
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 Requirement:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS). With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – NNS is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our 135-year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of naval ships. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The incumbent will perform a variety of supplier quality-related duties, including the following: coordinate and lead efforts to analyze, understand, disposition, resolve and prevent future recurrence of supplier-related material non-conformances; serve as a liaison to waterfront trades and construction management; drive implementation of quality programs and process improvements at targeted suppliers to decrease deficient material problems downstream; initiate/validate supplier corrective/preventive actions;

interface with internal Procurement and Engineering functions to facilitate the development/improvement of part ordering requirements; interface with Customer, Government and senior shipyard management regarding supplier-related issues as required. Individual should possess an in-depth knowledge of shipyard operations, manufacturing methods and facilities. Working experience in a manufacturing environment is desired. Must be able to accomplish objectives successfully with little/no supervision. Project management/leadership experience is desired.

Proficiency with computer programs such as SAP, Access and Excel are desired. Excellent communication, technical writing, and customer relations skills are essential. Up to 20% of work time involves travel. Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience. One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

• In-depth knowledge of shipyard operations, manufacturing methods and facilities.
• Project management/leadership experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, DDMS, IHS, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and customer relations skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of the Ship Certification process, the Procurement Value Stream Process, and the Process and Procedures for identification and disclosure of potential nonconformances in NNS Purchased material.
• Knowledge of Military and Commercial technical specifications with proven ability to interpret those requirements as potentially-modified by NNS requirements.
• Proficiency in providing written technical correspondence and assessments, including recommended actions.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning…