About this role
Req ID: 45171
Team: O04 QUAL ASSUR ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.
This job posting is a Quality Analyst position for the NNS Quality Assurance Engineering Material Team. The candidate’s role is to ensures NNS material procedures meet government specifications (e.g. NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010), contractual requirements and program needs. The Quality Analyst will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure traceability processes are clearly defined, compliant, and effectively executed. This role will also investigate, validate and resolve material traceability issues, ensure accurate documentation, system records, and traceability continuity throughout the material lifecycle.
Normal daily functions to include:
- Develop, review, and update Quality Assurance Engineering material procedures governing material traceability requirements and material handling processes.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define, implement and improve traceability processes.
- Identify and close gaps through continuous improvement activities to ensure ongoing compliance with requirements.
- Review, research, and resolve material traceability issues identified during receipt inspection, production, installation, audits, or quality reviews.
- Perform traceability searches across multiple business systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, MQS, and ERS) to validate material control level, certification, and usage history.
- Evaluate compliance with local procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards related to material traceability.
- Provide guidance and oversight to other organizations on proper traceability practices and documentation requirements.
- Lead or support complex or high-risk traceability investigations and adjudications.
- Ability to obtain a Confidential Clearance is required.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- NNS Apprentice School graduate
- Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
- Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
- Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
- High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Nice to Have
Understanding of NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010 requirements
Understanding of various levels of material control
General knowledge of material storage processes
Understanding of receipt inspection requirements
Familiarity with material specifications and ship specification
Basic understanding of waterfront practices
Procedure writing experience
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis and process management
Familiarity with SAP, SharePoint, MQS, ERS, and record retention process
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse 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. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Other facts
About Huntington Ingalls
For more than 85 years, the shipbuilders of Ingalls Shipbuilding have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the U.S. Navy.
What you'll do
- The Quality Analyst develops and implements quality plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. They investigate quality discrepancies and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure material traceability and compliance.
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