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About the Role

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier capability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Warfare Systems product line. This role is critical for maintaining mission-ready quality and supporting expanding UUV, USV, and autonomy portfolios.

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 audits including system audits, 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, ensuring effective and sustainable issue 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) to assess 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.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; 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.
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, PPAP, and related tools.
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.

Skills

Supplier Quality
Risk-based planning
Supplier qualification
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Product and system audits
Performance scorecard management
Supplier audits
Process audits
Capability assessments
Source inspections
Root cause investigations
Quality KPIs
Corrective action
NCR
RCCA
CAPA
Process analysis
Value stream mapping
Throughput studies
Lean/Six Sigma
5S
Kaizen events
Approved Supplier List (ASL)
New product introductions
Design changes
Supplier Quality Review Board (QRB)
Commodity strategy
Sourcing decisions
ISO
CMMI
PPAP
FAI
Supplier deviation requests
Supplier Technical Assessments (STAs)
Hold-point inspections
Test witnessing
Final acceptance inspections
Technical capability assessment
Capacity assessment
Compliance assessment
Quality system maturity assessment
Supplier qualification roadmaps
Manufacturing engineering
Quality engineering
8D
5 Whys
Pareto Analysis
DFMEA
PFMEA

Location

Syracuse, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Salaried
Exempt
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelors in related field
Masters in related field
PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$85,269.00 - $110,000.00

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

About the Company

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.
Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.
Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.
Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.