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

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.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of shipyard operations, manufacturing methods and facilities. Working experience in a manufacturing environment is desired. Ability to accomplish objectives with little/no supervision. Project management/leadership experience is desired.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as SAP, Access and Excel is desired. Strong 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.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience;
  Master’s Degree and 8 years 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 non-conformances 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.

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