Engineer Quality 3

HII's Mission Technologies division • Syracuse, NY

9d • $85,269 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality for the Warfare Systems product line. Based onsite in Syracuse, New York, the role helps ensure supplier capability, compliance, and continuous improvement in support of the company’s UUV, USV, and autonomy portfolios. The position focuses on maintaining mission-ready quality and strengthening supplier performance across a complex production environment.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; three years with a master's degree; 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 security 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 independently.
• Experience in 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 improve capability and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marine, aerospace, or defense product development or manufacturing.
• Experience in a Supplier Quality role within a supply chain organization.
• Supplier Quality Auditor certification (ISO or equivalent).
• Experience with USAF, USCG, ABS, or DoD quality standards.
• Knowledge of quality methodologies and tools 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 in government, military, or industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality systems to ensure delivery of compliant materials and components.
• Lead Supplier Quality for the Warfare Systems product line.
• Develop risk-based plans for supplier qualification, First Article Inspection (FAI), audits, and supplier performance scorecards.
• Conduct supplier system and process audits, capability assessments, and source inspections.
• Travel to supplier locations to clarify quality requirements, conduct assessments, resolve quality issues, and support root cause investigations.
• Evaluate supplier technical issues, support continuity of supply, and coordinate allowable deviations with Engineering.
• Monitor, report, and improve supplier and product quality KPIs, and establish supplier quality goals.
• Lead supplier corrective actions, including NCR, RCCA, and CAPA, to achieve effective and sustainable resolution.
• Lead supplier performance improvement projects involving process analysis, value stream mapping, throughput studies, Lean/Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Assess supplier capabilities and qualifications for addition to the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Train suppliers on HII quality requirements and support their 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 supplier 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 engage suppliers regularly to drive progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan options
• Financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions

What This Job Offers

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