Senior Supplier Quality Lead – Validation & Audits

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Canberra; On-site; AUD 195,298 - 287,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Technical Support Team Lead in Australia to head a team conducting supplier validation assessments for the U.S. nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.

You will ensure on‑time deliverables and maintain strong stakeholder communication, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. You will establish a supplier assurance function, lead audits, and drive CAP closures while coordinating with NNS requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; 6+ years with a master’s degree; or high school diploma with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in a quality assurance or quality control role at management or advisory level in a defense, nuclear, or high‑risk industry.
• Experience auditing quality management systems per AS/NZS ISO 9001 series or applicable U.S. MILSPECs and standards.
• Experience developing and implementing or improving quality assurance programs.
• Experience with U.S. or U.K. naval nuclear requirements.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with employees and suppliers at all levels.
• Experience building and leading teams in a start‑up environment.
• Experience leading investigations/ root‑cause analysis.
• Development and monitoring of meaningful leading and lagging performance indicators.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management, AS/NZS 31000:2018 Risk Management, ISO 45001:2018 Safety Management, and other business management system standards.
• Analytical skills: collate, analyze, and present data and performance indicators.
• Comfortable working across a multi‑disciplined environment.
• Knowledge of business management system and/or BMS auditing techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish the technical (supplier assurance) function for the U.S. Services, ensuring validation assessments adhere to process and onboarding requirements.
• Liaise with the existing team structure to integrate Newport News Shipyard (NNS) requirements into the validation process.
• Manage the Supplier Assessment Process from down‑selection to close‑out of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Plan and conduct assessments of potential NNS suppliers per established checklists to ensure personnel, facilities, and written programs meet NNS supply chain standards.
• Perform field visits: interview supplier employees, review documents, and observe operations.
• Write post‑assessment reports including performance gap analysis versus U.S. supply chain requirements.

Skills

Quality assurance leadership

Program management

Supplier quality

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Technical Support Team Lead in Australia to head a team conducting supplier validation assessments for the U.S. nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.

You will ensure on‑time deliverables and maintain strong stakeholder communication, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. You will establish a supplier assurance function, lead audits, and drive CAP closures while coordinating with NNS requirements and industry standards.