Supplier Quality Engineer in Charlottesville, VA at Austal

REPORTS TO:  Quality Manager

SUPERVISES:  N/A

Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships.

Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation’s fleet.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide support for Austal-led technical qualification and approval activities for suppliers.
• Conduct market research and supplier sourcing.
• Support development of statements of work and/or quality requirements to suppliers.
• Conduct and attend meetings with suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support suppliers in preparation for site surveys (audits) and track progress, address roadblocks and identify pathways for remediation.
• Conduct and attend supplier site surveys (audits).
• Complete site survey reports and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor and assist suppliers in completion of corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain daily communication with the Supply Manager, Quality Manager and other stakeholders to report status, concerns and issues and provide support with variance analysis and associated corrective action plans.
• Monitor and validate lessons learned processes and initiatives to maintain and promote continuous improvement.
• Travel expectation: Up to two (2) trips per month for 2 to 4 days each (approximate).

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years’ experience with supplier quality and/or supplier auditing and approval, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2 years’ related experience accepted in lieu of experience requirement noted above.
  • Related experience is defined as having experience with Electric Boat, Newport News, and/or Naval Reactors supplier quality programs.
• General understanding of quality system requirements (ISO 9001, NAVSEA 009-004), with ISO auditing certification preferred.
• Experience in SUBSAFE quality program preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to validate, interpret and understand basic task scheduling or work sequencing.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Experience in Microsoft Project or other project management software.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years or older at time of application.
  • Able to provide proof of US Person status.
  • No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
  • No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen.
  • Willing to submit to a background check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

LIAISES WITH:

• All departments as required including, but not limited to, Production, Production Control, Purchasing, Programs, Projects, Engineering.
• Government personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, and moving mechanical parts. The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.