Quality Manager (Mgr Quality 2) - 28646

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Alma, MI seeks a Manager, Quality 2 to lead quality assurance activities across advanced nuclear programs. The role oversees quality engineering, compliance, and inspections to meet stringent regulatory and customer standards, driving continuous improvement and aligning deliverables with nuclear industry practices.

The position requires strong leadership and deep knowledge of nuclear-grade quality programs, with collaboration across engineering, project management,

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Direct experience with commercial nuclear quality programs and manufacturing of structural steel components.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, root cause analysis methods, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience interpreting and applying standards such as NQA‑1, ISO 9001, or similar.
• Experience working analytical skills with the ability to work with complex datasets, performance metrics, and quality indicators.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing or maintaining controlled documentation and participating in structured review processes.
• Ability to travel, work onsite, and meet shift requirements. Candidate will work onsite at a subcontractor facility. The first 2-4 months requires additional travel to multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring quality policies and procedures are followed in assigned location.
• Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction as required to managers.
• Provides training and inspections as required. Executes department procedures.
• Responsible for daily operations of team or work unit.

Job description

Requisition Number: 28646

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $102,557.00 - $124,533.00

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Management

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework Outlines The Core Capabilities Expected Of All Leaders Across Mission Technologies. Leaders Are Accountable For Demonstrating Strength In

• 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.

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies’ New Nuclear Division is seeking a highly skilled and forward‑thinking Manager, Quality 2 to lead quality assurance activities supporting advanced nuclear programs. This role will oversee quality engineering, compliance, and inspection functions to ensure our nuclear programs meet stringent regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements. The Manager, Quality 2 will drive continuous improvement, oversee program-level quality strategy, and ensure that deliverables align with nuclear industry standards and HII’s commitment to operational excellence.

This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in nuclear‑grade quality programs, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, supply chain, and customer stakeholders.

This position is located in Alma, MI

What You Will Do

• Responsible for ensuring quality policies and procedures are followed in assigned location.
• Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction as required to managers.
• Provides training and inspections as required. Executes department procedures.
• Responsible for daily operations of team or work unit.

What You Must Have

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Candidate must have direct experience with commercial nuclear quality programs and manufacturing of structural steel components.
• Candidate must have strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, root cause analysis methods, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Candidate must have experience interpreting and applying standards such as NQA‑1, ISO 9001, or similar.
• Candidate must have experience working analytical skills with the ability to work with complex datasets, performance metrics, and quality indicators.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Candidate must have experience developing or maintaining controlled documentation and participating in structured review processes.
• Candidate must have the ability to travel, work onsite, and meet shift requirements. Candidate will work onsite at a subcontractor facility. The first 2-4 months requires additional travel to multiple facilities.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Applying standards and understanding NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21.
• Experience in nuclear manufacturing, nuclear construction, shipbuilding, or commercial nuclear environments.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent.

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. We look forward to meeting 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.

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 of your career.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.