Quality Assurance Manager (Mgr Quality 3) - 30981

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental & vision plans

Wellness resources

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

HII, within Mission Technologies, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA organization for Unmanned Systems (UxS) at our Pocasset, MA facility. You will drive quality-by-design, establish rigorous gates, and build analytics that turn data into actionable improvements across Engineering, Programs, and Supply Chain.

The role demands deep ISO 9001 knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record of forming cross-functional teams to prevent defects and ensure mission-critical

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor’s in related field.
• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.
• 12 years relevant progressive experience with High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 requirements or comparable standards.
• Experience leading quality teams in production/engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy for Unmanned Systems, designing quality into products from requirements through LRIP and sustainment.
• Manage QA lifecycle gates including FMEA initiation, CTQ development, DFMEA/PFMEA progression, MSA, PPIP, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Drive adoption of Quality Plans, Control Plans, and early-phase manufacturability reviews.
• Oversee NCR, RCCA, and CAPA performance with timely closure and effective corrective actions.
• Build a data ecosystem turning QC/production data into actionable insights for Engineering, Programs, and Supply Chain.
• Establish QA metrics to measure design maturity, process capability, risk burndown, and quality performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering to embed traceability, verification/validation readiness, and risk-based QA gates.
• Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure CTQ requirements and risk-based incoming quality planning.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

QA leadership

CAPA systems

Root cause analysis

Quality data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CostPoint

JIRA

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Quality Assurance Manager (Mgr Quality 3) - 30981

Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States

Requisition Number:30981

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$139,369.00-$180,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Management

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Leadership at HII – Mission TechnologiesHII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager (Mgr Quality 3) to lead our newly expanded Quality Assurance organization. In this strategic role, you will help transform the Quality function by shifting the business from traditional Quality Control toward a robust, proactive Quality Assurance model built around designing quality into our UUV and USV products and making quality data actionable across the enterprise. As the leader of the Quality Assurance organization, you will establish, implement, and mature quality‑by‑design practices, early lifecycle quality gates, risk‑based engineering assessments, and continuous learning loops. You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Programs, and Supplier Management to ensure our unmanned systems meet their mission‑critical performance, safety, and reliability goals. This team will be supported by dedicated Quality Engineering resources enabling stronger ownership of NCR/RCCA/CAPA, improved process discipline, and more effective prevention‑based quality assurance.

The Quality Assurance Manager will:

• Lead the development and execution of HII’s Quality Assurance strategy for the Unmanned Systems business, with emphasis on designing quality into products from requirements through LRIP and sustainment.
• Implement and manage the full suite of QA lifecycle gates, including System FMEA initiation, CTQ development, DFMEA and PFMEA progression, MSA, PPIP, capability checks, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Drive adoption of structured Quality Plans, Control Plans, and early‑phase manufacturability and assembly reviews (DFM/A).
• Oversee NCR, RCCA, and CAPA performance, ensuring timely closure, effective containment, rigorous root cause analysis, and prevention‑oriented corrective actions.
• Build an integrated quality data ecosystem that transforms QC and production data into actionable insights for Engineering, Programs, and Supply Chain.
• Establish and monitor QA metrics and KPIs that measure design maturity, process capability, risk burndown, and quality performance across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate extensively with Engineering to embed requirements traceability, verification/validation readiness, and risk‑based quality gates into technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR).
• Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure external suppliers and subcontractors meet critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) requirements and support risk‑based incoming quality planning.
• Support compliance to ISO 9001 standards as well as relevant environmental and safety management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Provide training, tools, and mentorship that elevate quality awareness, engineering rigor, and data‑driven decision making across the organization.
• Regularly interface with engineering, manufacturing, program leadership, and customer representatives to ensure alignment, transparency, and disciplined execution of the QA system.

What you will be doing....

• Leading the Quality Assurance organization responsible for quality‑by‑design processes, quality analytics, and enterprise NCR/CAPA/RCCA ownership.
• Monitoring quality systems performance and reporting against established indicators to leadership.
• Implementing QA processes that strengthen technical reviews, improve manufacturability, and reduce defect introduction at the source.
• Collaborating with managers and work‑center leadership to ensure QA processes are understood, followed, and continuously improved.

What we are looking for...

8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.

• Strong knowledge of ISO‑9001‑2015 requirements or comparable defense/manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience leading quality teams in production or engineering environments, ideally supporting complex robotics, autonomous systems, or defense hardware.
• Proven leadership in continuous improvement, design assurance, and quality data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in structured root cause analysis, CAPA systems, and prevention‑focused quality methodologies.
• Onsite work required at our Pocasset, MA facility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive process clarity and cross‑functional alignment.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Bonus Points for...

• Experience applying FMEA, PPAP/PPIP, MSA, DFM/A, Control Plans, or other structured QA engineering tools.
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers and auditors.
• Familiarity with business and engineering tools such as CostPoint, JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting organizations at CMMI Level 3.
• Understanding of complex electromechanical build processes and unmanned system production.

Physical Requirements

Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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