Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

10d

About The Position

Within Electric Boat Supplier Quality Engineering, the Supplier Quality Engineer manages oversight of Electric Boat vendors and assesses their performance, directly influencing the quality of material entering downstream manufacturing at Electric Boat shipyards and elsewhere in the supply chain. The role supports all stages of procurement, including reviewing ordering data, assessing supplier capability, reviewing suppliers’ quality management systems, resolving problems, conducting process audits and surveillance, and inspecting products. The engineer evaluates material defects and quality trends to identify when supplier root-cause assessments and corrective actions are needed. The position benefits from a technical background, willingness to learn about complex and critical components, and the ability to analyze nonconformance data over time. Travel to supplier locations is required to understand suppliers’ manufacturing and quality practices and verify that purchase-order requirements are met. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, is passionate about quality and the safety and mission significance of submarine components, pays close attention to technical details, and works effectively as part of a Supply Chain Management team supporting Navy and Electric Boat goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an engineering or engineering technology discipline.
At least 5 years of professional post-graduate engineering experience.
Ability to travel, potentially extensively at times.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD security clearance.
Strong communication skills, including articulating thought processes and critiquing others’ work.
Attention to technical details and commitment to quality.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Leadership skills.
Analytical skills.
Technical writing skills.
Written, correspondence, and verbal business communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize task assignments.
Adaptability and ability to lead and follow.
Self-starter willing to learn new and unfamiliar areas.
Meeting facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, and/or Waterfront Engineering.
LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) certification.
U.S. military experience.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Structural, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience working with quality requirements.
Experience with supplier oversight.
Auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Manage oversight of Electric Boat vendors and assess vendor performance.
Review ordering data throughout procurement.
Conduct supplier capability assessments.
Review suppliers’ quality management systems.
Resolve supplier problems.
Perform process audits and surveillance.
Inspect products.
Evaluate material defects and quality trends to identify when supplier root-cause assessments and corrective actions are required.
Travel to supplier locations to understand manufacturing and quality practices and ensure purchase-order requirements are met.
Work as a member of a Supply Chain Management team to support Navy and Electric Boat goals.