SUPPLIER QUALITY ANALYST 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a Supplier Quality Manager to oversee supplier performance, material compliance, and process validation for complex naval projects. You will translate engineering requirements into supplier actions and monitor quality systems at supplier facilities.

The role requires extensive experience in quality assurance within marine or shipyard environments, strong leadership and cross-functional communication, and the ability to audit and improve supplier

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher with substantial experience in supplier quality assurance.
• Associates/Bachelor's/Master's degrees with progressively more experience.
• Proven experience in shipyard/marine environments preferred.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and report on supplier quality activities to assure contract/purchase order requirements.
• Translate engineering, manufacturing and quality requirements to suppliers.
• Review corrective action reports and purchase orders to reduce defects.
• Audit supplier facilities and oversee non-conformances and deviation investigations.

Skills

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Marine electrical

HVAC equipment knowledge

Quality inspections

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Req ID: 50410

Team: 77 Quality

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Plans, organizes, directs and reports on all supplier quality-related activities such as raw materials, packaging materials, good manufacturing practices (GMP) service providers, as well as contract manufacturers, and/or contract manufacturing and laboratories to assure fulfillment of contract/purchase order requirements. Translates engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements. Assures that customer quality-imposed technical requirements are adhered to by supplier and that a quality system is maintained. Conducts programs designed to improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation. Prepares, maintains and reviews procurement quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements. Reviews and analyzes corrective action reports and purchase orders in an effort to reduce and eliminate defects. Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities, and maintains feedback loops. May administer a certified supplier program or related programs in receiving inspection. May also audit third party manufacturers, due diligence and vendor selection process. May perform deviation investigations into quality issues. Frequent use and General Knowledge of Industry Practices, Techniques, and Standards in Electrical, Machinery, Structural, HVAC Equipment and Quality Inspection Capacity. Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of these assignments. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Be able to work under very general supervision. Will have frequent internal company and external supplier manufacturing contacts. Represent the organization on specific projects.

Must Have

• High School diploma and 10 years of experience
• Associates degree and 8 years of experience
• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience
• Masters degree and 4 years of experience
• PHD and 1 year of experience

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working with cross functional teams.
• Experience interfacing with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to inspect confined spaces, stooping, crawling, bending, climbing ladders and stairs when required.
• Able to read a blueprint.
• Journeyman experience in Electrical, Machinery, or Hull in a Shipyard or Marine setting.
• Technical Skills, Experiences and Inspections in Shipboard Electrical & Electronics and/or Graduate of an Apprenticeship for Marine / Commercial Electrical with additional Technical Skills and Experiences in HVAC Equipment Systems Installation and Operation, Machinery, Structural and Piping.
• Quality Experience In Inspections And Audits Preferred.
• Proven Leadership Ability, Communication and Relationship Skills – able to deal effectively with all Levels of Ingalls Representatives, Customer Representatives and Suppliers Representatives.
• Experience In a Marine Setting And Environment Are Preferred.
• Any outside Certification in a Shipyard or Marine Discipline are also preferred.

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

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 #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.