Supplier Quality Advocate (Philadelphia, PA)

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Advocate (Program Representative) reports to the Focus Factory Program Supervisor and supports Strategic Sourcing oversight within Supplier Quality. The role serves as an onsite quality lead at the Strategic Sourcing Focus Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and as a secondary point of contact to Quality Management in Quonset Point and Groton for work performed at supplier facilities. The Program Representative ensures compliance with Electric Boat processes, procedures, and contractual requirements through consistent oversight, self-surveillance, and self-assessment. The position collaborates with Quality Management, NDT and Welding Engineering, Inspection, Audit & Assessment, Operations, Deckplate Engineering, and the Strategic Sourcing Program Office. It also supports program reviews and status meetings involving the Program Office, Government stakeholders, and Supply Chain Management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
At least 5 years of shipbuilding, ship maintenance, or ship operations experience.
Experience leading cross-discipline teams.
Project planning experience.
Ability to travel once placed onsite at the Philadelphia supplier facility; travel may initially be significant and taper as staffing levels adjust.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Familiarity with Electric Boat business systems, processes, and procedures that support ship construction.
Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work effectively with ambiguity.
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher education.
Knowledge of the EB Quality Manual and ISO 9001 requirements.
Experience in audit and oversight.
Experience working with SUPSHIP and NAVSEA.
Familiarity with welding and NDT specifications.
Prior submarine service.

Responsibilities

Lead quality efforts at the Focus Factory and act as a primary contact for Quality Management in Groton and Quonset Point.
Report on Focus Factory performance and overall quality health, and provide recommendations.
Ensure day-to-day procedural compliance.
Support mentoring and learning on the deckplate.
Participate in Quality Briefings.
Ensure qualifications are maintained and procedure changes are properly communicated.
Support the development and reporting of quality-related metrics.
Collaborate with Operations and the Strategic Sourcing Program Office to understand project and work status.
Attend daily Plan of the Day and Turnover meetings, or equivalent meetings.
Support analysis and resolution of unplanned events.
Maintain a questioning attitude and uphold exact compliance with quality standards.
Represent Quality in cross-functional teams to help meet Navy and Electric Boat goals.
Communicate clearly and professionally, including critiquing work effectively.
Understand business systems and construction requirements to identify upstream and downstream impacts of decisions.
Support program reviews and status meetings with the Program Office, Government stakeholders, and Supply Chain Management.