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Requisition Number: 19130

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Management

This opportunity resides with Unmanned Systems, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Our Unmanned Systems group creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

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. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to come join our team! The Quality Manager ensures that the products and services that HII Unmanned Systems provides are fit for their intended purpose and meet customer expectations by coordinating all activities required to meet this aim. The QA manager will monitor and advise Unmanned management on how the quality management system is performing and publishes data and reports regarding company performance against established indicators.

The Quality Manager will continually liaise with managers and staff throughout the organization to ensure that the QA system is functioning properly. The QA Manager should have much visibility on the production and manufacturing floor as well as interface regularly with engineering staff. Where appropriate, the QA manager advises on necessary changes and provides training, tools, and techniques that are required to enable the staff to achieve quality.

Responsible for ensuring quality policies and procedures are followed in assigned location. Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction as required to managers. Provides training and inspections as required. Executes department procedures. Responsible for daily operations of team or work unit. Since maintaining quality demands constant change to meet customer expectations, the quality assurance manager will employ a variety of measures to keep quality amongst the highest priorities of the organization. These include management systems such as ISO 9000, philosophies, such as Total Quality Management, and methodologies such as Continuous Improvement and other quality tools as appropriate. The successful candidate will:

• Maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

• Establish and maintain programs in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

• Work with management to promote quality and performance improvement throughout the organization.

• Set QA compliance objectives and ensure that targets are achieved.

• Maintain awareness of the business objectives and company profitability including budgetary issues.

• Assess suppliers, Unmanned Systems product specifications, and customer requirements.

• Work with purchasing and engineering to establish quality requirements for external suppliers.

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation.

• Establish and monitor clearly defined quality methods for our staff to apply.

• Identify relevant quality-related training needs.

• Collate and analyze performance data and charts against defined parameters.

• Ensure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary.

• Supervise technical staff in carrying out tests and checks.

• Bring together staff of different disciplines to plan, formulate, and agree upon comprehensive quality procedures.

• Liaise with customers and auditors to ensure the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers' specifications.

• Work with management to establish standards of service for customers or clients.

• Prepare clear explanatory documents.

• Teach and monitor the use of manufacturing statistical tools for problem solving and plant decision making.

• Monitor, track and resolve customer complaints in conjunction with customer service.

• Working knowledge of the assembly and fabrication of oceanographic and robotic equipment.

What you will be doing....

Responsible for ensuring quality policies and procedures are followed in assigned location. Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction as required to managers. Provides training and inspections as required. Executes department procedures. Responsible for daily operations of team or work unit.

What we are looking for...

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1

• Well versed knowledge of ISO-9001-2015 Requirements or similar defense manufacturing industry recognized quality standards (military, nuclear, aerospace)

• Knowledgeable in Capability Maturity Module Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 3 requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and leadership experience to lead a Quality Team and company responsible for manufacturing of state of the art complex autonomous robotic vehicles

• Experiences in managing a vast of array of electronic and mechanical sub-tier suppliers

• Candidate must be able to work onsite at our Pocasset, Massachusetts manufacturing facility.

Bonus Points for...

• Experience in Software Quality is a plus.

Bonus Points

Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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 and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

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. Our 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.