SUPPLIER QUALITY ANALYST 2

Responsibilities

• Review, check, accept and organize supplier’s objective quality evidence in accordance with purchase order and procurement specifications to support all make superstructures (CVN, CLB and VCS).
• Manage outsourced projects over an extensive period of time.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervening and problem‑solving with team members, senior personnel, customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate between departments and/or organizations throughout the build process and final delivery; serve as the prime contact on contracts or projects.
• Plan, organize, direct and report on all supplier‑quality activities such as raw materials, packaging materials, GMP service providers, contract manufacturers and laboratories to assure fulfillment of contract/purchase‑order requirements.
• Translate engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Ensure customer‑imposed technical quality requirements are adhered to by suppliers and maintain a compliant quality system.
• Conduct programs designed to improve supplier performance, productivity, and process validation.
• Prepare, maintain and review procurement quality‑assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements.
• Review and analyze corrective‑action reports and purchase orders to reduce and eliminate defects.
• Monitor quality‑control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities, maintaining feedback loops.
• May administer a certified supplier program or related programs in receiving inspection.
• May audit third‑party manufacturers, perform due‑diligence and vendor‑selection processes.
• May perform deviation investigations into quality issues.

Qualifications

Minimum education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Equivalent qualifications may include:
  • 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 and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Knowledge of industry practices and drawing/work‑package interpretation.
• Ability to independently perform fairly complex professional tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, aptitude to learn, and willingness to read and research.
• Ability to multi‑task several projects to ensure production schedule is met.
• Confidential security clearance a plus.