Supervisor of Receipt Inspection / Metrology

The Quality Inspection Supervisor – Receipt Inspection / Metrology will oversee Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) receipt inspection, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) incoming inspection activities, and full operations of the Metrology / Calibration Laboratory at the Quonset Point facility. This role ensures all incoming CFE and GFE material, components, tooling, and calibrated assets meet strict quality standards, follow Electric Boat procedures, and comply with customer requirements. The Supervisor will lead both metrology and receipt inspection teams, support continuous improvement initiatives, manage personnel performance, and ensure timely and accurate inspection, calibration, documentation, and rejection processing. The Supervisor will interface with cross functional teams at both Groton and Quonset Point to align processes and ensure compliance with all Electric Boat and NAVSEA requirements. Candidates must be able to access submarine construction areas and adjust quickly to changing priorities, emergent needs, and off shift operational requirements. Travel, off-shift support, and overtime should be expected. Key Responsibilities Oversee CFE and GFE receipt inspection to ensure all incoming materials meet quality, documentation, and customer requirementsLead daily operations of the Metrology / Calibration Laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate calibration of tools and equipmentSupervise both receipt inspection and metrology teams, including workload planning, performance management, and skills developmentReview inspection results and coordinate rejection processing, documentation, and corrective actionsSupport continuous improvement initiatives across inspection and metrology workflows to enhance quality, efficiency, and complianceEnsure full adherence to Electric Boat and NAVSEA standards, procedures, and regulatory requirementsCollaborate with cross‑functional teams at Groton and Quonset Point to align processes, resolve issues, and maintain consistent quality practicesManage emergent needs, changing priorities, and off‑shift operational requirements to support submarine construction schedulesProvide support for travel, overtime, and off‑shift work as required This position is at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED4+ years of related experience in engineering, metrology, receipt inspection, or related technical fields2+ years of leadership or supervisory experienceExperience with Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) and/or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) receipt inspection processesAbility to work all shifts, weekends, and extended hours based on business needsAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearanceAbility to oversee teams across multiple facility locations Preferred Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical fieldPrior Military or Navy related experienceExperience writing ERs, CNs, and problem statementsExperience specifically performing GFE and/or CFE receipt inspectionExperience managing or supporting metrology or calibration laboratoriesBackground in process optimization or continuous improvement initiativesExperience working with inspection systems, databases, or quality software Skills Strong understanding of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings, blueprints, manuals, procedures, specifications, and technical reference documents.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage complex workloadsAbility to hold team members accountable to high quality and performance standardsAbility to operate independently with minimal directionStrong math skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsHighly detail oriented, motivated, and capable of independent decision makingAbility to collaborate across multiple groups and engineering organizationsAdvanced problem-solving capabilitiesProven ability to teach, mentor, and develop staff training plansStrong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) Physical Qualifications Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise