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Mission Technologies, a division of HIIPosted 10/20/2026full-timePocasset • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,369 - $198,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality assurance, including leading corrective actions, root cause analysis, and performance improvement initiatives. Proficient in managing supplier quality systems and compliance within marine, aerospace, and defense manufacturing environments.
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Supplier Quality Assurance LeadershipRoot Cause Analysis and CAPA ImplementationSupplier Performance ImprovementISO 9001 and AS9100 ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide leadership and strategic direction for supplier quality assurance across Unmanned Products and Warfare Systems product lines
- Own the supplier quality system and lead critical cross-functional processes
- Drive supplier performance to meet technical, delivery, compliance, and mission-ready requirements
- Coordinate and oversee supplier audits, capability assessments, and supplier development initiatives
- Chair and lead the Supplier Quality Review Board, evaluating supplier performance, defect trends, system gaps, and corrective actions
- Establish, own, and report Quality Review Board KPIs to business leadership
- Identify major risks and drive accountability
- Lead the full Supplier Corrective Action Request process, including root cause analysis and sustainable CAPA implementation
- Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Planning, and Program Management to manage supplier risk and resolve technical or delivery issues
- Own and manage the Approved Supplier List, including qualification, compliance monitoring, and removal or escalation decisions
- Participate in commodity strategy reviews
- Champion supplier quality, capability development, and supply chain robustness improvements
- Develop and implement risk-based supplier quality plans covering qualification, FAI, audits, and scorecard governance
- Oversee supplier capability assessments, STAs, on-site evaluations, and hold-point inspections
- Develop standardized quality flow-down requirements for purchase orders and support supplier capability development through training and engagement
- Support ISO, CMMI, PPAP, FAI, and business process compliance activities
- Lead supplier performance improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, VSM, 5S, Kaizen, and throughput/capability analysis
- Maintain reporting and documentation for deviations, waivers, NCRs, and supplier quality records
- Drive continuous improvement inside HII and throughout the supply chain
- Report to the Mission Technologies Supply Chain Director with functional accountability to the Unmanned Director of Quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance
- Ability to travel up to 30% for supplier assessments, on-site audits, and development engagements
- Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills
- Prior experience managing or leading supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supply chain technical processes
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation, quality requirements, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to understand requirements across multiple business groups and implement process tailoring based on execution needs
- Experience leading corrective actions, root cause analysis, and supplier performance improvement
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced production and development environment
- Experience with marine, aerospace, naval, or defense manufacturing environments
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, ABS, or USCG-governed quality environments
- Supplier Quality Auditor certification (ISO or equivalent)
- Familiarity with CMMI and project management frameworks
- Expertise in 8D, Lean, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and related tools
- Experience communicating with senior leaders across Government, Military, and industry
- Strong technical writing skills for supplier assessments, audit reports, and CAPA documentation
- Ability to work in an industrial or shipboard environment when required
- Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood education scholarships
- Post-secondary education scholarships
- Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
- Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
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Hard Skills
Supplier Quality ManagementLean Six Sigma Methodologies8D Problem SolvingDFMEA and PFMEAQuality Flow-Down RequirementsSupplier AuditingRisk-Based Quality PlansTechnical Documentation InterpretationSupplier Capability AssessmentsPerformance Metrics Reporting
Soft Skills
Strong LeadershipEffective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingAccountability
Tools & Technologies
CMMI FrameworkPPAPVSM5SPareto Analysis
Certifications & Qualifications
Supplier Quality Auditor CertificationISO Certification
Industry Keywords
Marine ManufacturingAerospace ManufacturingNaval ManufacturingDefense ManufacturingGovernment Compliance