Engineer Quality 3

HII • Syracuse, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier capability, compliance, and continuous improvement across its Warfare Systems product line. The role supports UUV, USV, and autonomy portfolios and is based onsite in Syracuse, New York. The position leads supplier quality activities, develops supplier qualification and improvement plans, manages quality issues and corrective actions, and partners with internal teams and suppliers to maintain mission-ready quality. Travel may be required to supplier locations, with the posting specifying up to 30% travel in the requirements.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; three years with a master's degree in a related field; no experience with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and operate independently.
• Experience with manufacturing or quality engineering in a complex production environment.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, corrective actions, and technical reviews.
• Ability to engage suppliers at all levels to drive capability and compliance improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marine, aerospace, or defense product development or manufacturing.
• Experience in a Supplier Quality role within a supply chain organization.
• Certification as a Supplier Quality Auditor (ISO or equivalent).
• Experience with USAF, USCG, ABS, or DoD quality standards.
• Knowledge of quality methodologies such as 8D, Lean, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP.
• Experience evaluating supplier competencies against procurement, technical, and quality requirements.
• Ability to produce clear, professional technical correspondence and assessment reports.
• Experience communicating with senior personnel within Government, Military, or industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Quality for the Warfare Systems product line.
• Develop risk-based plans for supplier qualification, First Article Inspection (FAI), product and system audits, and performance scorecard management.
• Conduct supplier system and process audits, capability assessments, and source inspections.
• Travel to supplier locations to clarify quality requirements, conduct risk or capability assessments, resolve quality issues, and support root cause investigations.
• Evaluate supplier technical issues to ensure continuity of supply and coordinate allowable deviations with Engineering.
• Monitor, report, and improve supplier and product quality KPIs.
• Establish short- and long-term supplier quality goals to strengthen supplier performance.
• Lead supplier corrective action activities, including NCR, RCCA, and CAPA, to ensure effective and sustainable resolution.
• Lead supplier performance improvement projects, including process analysis, value stream mapping, throughput studies, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, 5S, and Kaizen events.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments to qualify new suppliers for the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Train suppliers on HII quality requirements and support capability development.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to integrate quality requirements into new product introductions and design changes.
• Support the Supplier Quality Review Board (QRB) in assessing performance, defects, and corrective actions.
• Participate in commodity strategy and sourcing decisions.
• Support ISO, CMMI, PPAP, FAI, and internal compliance activities.
• Manage supplier deviation requests, including coordination, reporting, and approvals.
• Perform on-site Supplier Technical Assessments (STAs), hold-point inspections, test witnessing, and final acceptance inspections.
• Assess new suppliers for technical capability, capacity, compliance, and quality system maturity.
• Develop supplier qualification roadmaps and conduct regular engagement to drive progress.

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Company-matched retirement savings and 401(k) Savings Plan Options.
• Paid time off and 10 paid federal holidays.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Educational and training programs for continual career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior