Supplier Quality Engineer Sr​/Spec​/Principal

Overview

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for managing the quality of Electric Boats vendors. These vendors provide engineered components which play a crucial role in downstream manufacturing processes in our shipyards and at other vendors in our supply chain.

This position requires the SQE to develop relationships with peers within the supplier quality organization along with program office, procurement, and material services organizations, and across disciplines within the engineering community. To be successful, the ideal candidate must possess knowledge of quality principles and an understanding of supply chain management. Interpersonal and organizational skills, effective writing/reviewing, and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.

The SQE will perform various duties throughout all stages of procurement, including but not limited to: reviewing Ordering Data, assessing Supplier Capability, conducting Supplier Quality Management System reviews, performing Process Audits and product inspections. Engineers will evaluate material defects and quality trends to identify where Supplier root cause assessments and corrective actions are required. A technical background, willingness to understand complex or critical components, and experience with trend analysis of nonconformance data are beneficial.

Travel to Supplier locations is required to develop an understanding of the manufacturing and quality practices used by the Supplier to ensure purchase order requirements are met.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience
• Ability to travel (potentially extensively at times)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD security clearance

Preferred:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, and/or Waterfront Engineering
• Quality
  
  Certifications:
  
  LEAN Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
• US Military experience
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Structural or Industrial Engineering
• Experience working with Quality requirements
• Experience with Supplier oversight
• Auditing experience

Desired Core Values and Proven Professional Attributes

• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Technical writing skills
• Experience in business communication written, correspondence, and verbal
• Strong organizational skills & ability to prioritize task assignments
• Adaptable - ability to lead and follow
• Self-starter willing to learn new and unfamiliar areas
• Meeting facilitation