Senior Quality Engineer (Job ID: 1396)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support operations at our shipyard in Norfolk, VA. The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for problem analysis, surveillance activities, and new process development (including procedures, Process Control Plans (PCPs), test results, and training requirements). This role also conducts internal and external audits of the Quality Management System and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Quality, or Management field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, manufacturing, relevant engineering services, or other similar technical fields.
At least five (5) years in quality, risk, or other related role.
Knowledge of quality techniques and systems, including quality specifications and advanced quality systems.
Familiarity with shipyard environments, repair availabilities, and newbuild construction.
Ability to identify effective root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures using disciplined problem-solving methods and statistical analysis.
Knowledge of ISO standards, NAVSEA Standard Items, ABS requirements, USCG requirements, ASME requirements, and various quality and statistical techniques.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with production teams and external stakeholders.
Open-minded collaborative skills to work with other areas of the company to include production, project/program management, finance, subcontracts, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Relevant Department of Defense experience, including direct experience working with government customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to government installations (DBIDS), as required.

Nice To Haves

NDT and/or welding certification or related knowledge preferred.
Six Sigma, ASQ certifications, or auditor training (ISO 9001) is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Develop PCPs and other required processes to meet contract and customer requirements.
Review for accuracy, Test and Inspection Plans, Required Report Lists, and/or subcontractor quality documents to meet contract requirements.
Create and update Quality Processes as required.
Investigate and respond to customer complaints and discrepancies through the Corrective Action Program.
Investigate problems that arise during production to formulate resolutions with all parties.
Create Quality Engineering reports to include quality metrics.
Analyze quality metrics to identify trends, improve production efficiency, and reduce costly rework.
Suggest and evaluate alternative methods and procedures to resolve problems.
Serve as a liaison with customers on quality and corrective action related issues.
Perform internal and external audits as required.
Coordinate and manage the Corrective Action Program, the Non-Conforming Product Program, and other quality programs as assigned; provide statistical data to meet quality objectives and contract requirements.
Investigate non-conformances, compile objective evidence, and lead root-cause analyses to ensure timely closures of Corrective Actions.
Provide problem solving and analysis to determine underlying issues with non-conforming items.
Develop, document, and audit practices, program quality metrics, and reporting systems.
Provide quality surveillance of various services performed throughout the enterprise.
Review and approve quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to ensure contract compliance.
Provide additional quality services or perform other job-related duties as assigned.