Job Description

Req ID: 50063

Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

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

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

​Salary Range: to

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

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division 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 of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.

Position Details

This position is in Adelaide, Australia, beginning in January 2027. Initial contract period is two years, with the possibility of annual renewals thereafter.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will partner with the AUKUS In‑Country Qualification Team in support of NNS to boost the Trilateral Supplier Industrial Base’s capability, capacity, and resilience in meeting the accelerating production rates of Virginia‑class and SSN AUKUS submarines.

An embedded US team enables rapid knowledge sharing, effective reach‑back actions, and a collaborative supplier assessment and development program. These pilots aim to qualify vendors in time to support construction of VCS submarines and SSN AUKUS. US Naval nuclear shipbuilders, Electric Boat and NNS are uniquely positioned to work with the Australian submarine enterprise to quickly identify, develop, and qualify Australian suppliers using VCS products and procedures.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify US SIB gaps and the path to meet the projected demand.
• Evaluate the AUS supply chain and its potential to close those gaps and meet the projected demand.
• Support a phased pilot manufacturing program with AUS suppliers to begin qualification of the AUS supply chain for VCS sustainment and AUKUS construction.
• Provide technical support to increase efficiency and expedite qualification timelines in the US supply base.
• Perform assessments to gauge a potential supplier's ability to meet Technical and Quality Management System requirements.
• Lead development of a detailed end‑to‑end supplier qualification process.
• Perform face-to-face meetings and onsite supplier visits, including such things as Supplier Technical Assessments (STAs), hold point inspections, test witnessing, and final product inspections.
• Assess the capabilities and challenges of potential suppliers.
• Develop the roadmap for full qualification of suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers in qualification efforts of each wave of pilots from purchase order placement to part delivery.
• Conduct regular supplier visits to status POAM progress.

Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the development/manufacturing of the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS).
• Working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably including Quality Engineering.
• Familiarity with Supplier Quality roles and responsibilities within the Supply Chain material value stream.
• Certification as a (Supplier) Quality Auditor.
• Proven ability to plan, lead, conduct, and document Supplier Quality Audits.
• Working knowledge of Military Standards & Specifications.
• Experience reviewing/approving suppliers’ competencies versus procurement requirements.
• Experience in professional verbal and written communication with high-level officers of the Military, Government, Suppliers, and other organizations.
• Proficiency in providing written technical correspondence and assessments, including recommended actions.

Why HII

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 (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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