Mechanical Engineer - Submarine Supply Chain & QA

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 179,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking a senior-engineering professional to design and qualify mechanical/electromechanical systems for Virginia Class Submarine programs. The role begins in March 2027 with a two-year initial contract and potential renewals, working with a US-AUS collaboration to qualify suppliers and sustain VCS production pace.

The Engineer will support the AUKUS in-country qualification team, drive supplier development, and oversee audits, assessments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program with 9 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. with 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify US SIB gaps and path to meet projected demand.
• Evaluate AUS supply chain potential to close gaps and meet demand.
• Support phased pilot manufacturing with AUS suppliers for qualification of VCS / sustainment.
• Provide technical support to increase efficiency and expedite qualification timelines in the US supply base.
• Perform supplier assessments to meet Technical and Quality Management System requirements.
• Help develop end-to-end process for qualifying new suppliers.
• Conduct supplier visits and STAs, hold point inspections, test witnessing, and final inspections.
• Analyze capabilities and challenges of potential suppliers.
• Develop roadmap for full qualification of suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to qualify each wave of pilots from PO to delivery.
• Conduct regular supplier visits to status POAM progress.

Skills

VCS experience

Quality Management System familiarity

Supplier Quality Auditor certification

Plan and lead Supplier Quality Audits

Military Standards & Specifications

Supplier qualification / development

High-level communication with military

Technical correspondence writing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Ph.D. in engineering or related field

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking a senior-engineering professional to design and qualify mechanical/electromechanical systems for Virginia Class Submarine programs. The role begins in March 2027 with a two-year initial contract and potential renewals, working with a US-AUS collaboration to qualify suppliers and sustain VCS production pace.

The Engineer will support the AUKUS in-country qualification team, drive supplier development, and oversee audits, assessments,