Supplier Quality Manager 3 - 30771
Date: Oct 20, 2026
Location: Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30771
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $139,369.00 - $198,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned 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).
Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:
- Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
- Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
- Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
- Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
- Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
- Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.
These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.
Come join HII! Where Hard Stuff is done right!
This position will be located in Pocasset, MA
HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to join our team! As our new Supplier Quality Manager, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for supplier quality assurance across our Unmanned Products (UUV, USV, and autonomy) and Warfare Systems product lines. You will own the supplier quality system, lead critical cross-functional processes, and drive supplier performance to meet mission-ready requirements. The position reports to the Mission Technologies Supply Chain Director with functional accountability into the Unmanned Director of Quality.
What you will be doing..
You will lead our supplier quality function and ensure our supply base consistently meets HII’s technical, delivery, and compliance standards.
Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and oversee supplier audits, capability assessments, and supplier development initiatives to support performance improvement, risk reduction, and long-range program needs.
• Chair and lead the Supplier Quality Review Board (QRB), evaluating supplier performance, defect trends, system gaps, and corrective actions.
• Establish, own, and report QRB KPIs to business leadership, identifying major risks and driving accountability.
• Lead the full Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and sustainable CAPA implementation.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, Planning, and Program Management to manage supplier risk, integrate new requirements, resolve technical or delivery issues, and prevent recurrence of defects.
• Own and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL), including supplier qualification, ongoing compliance monitoring, and removal/escalation decisions when required.
• Participate in commodity strategy reviews to ensure supplier capability aligns with long-term sourcing, technology, and performance goals.
• Champion process improvement initiatives related to supplier quality, capability development, and supply chain robustness.
• Develop and implement risk-based supplier quality plans including qualification, First Article Inspection (FAI), audits, and scorecard governance.
• Oversee supplier capability assessments, STAs, on-site evaluations, and hold-point inspections.
• Development of a standardized set of quality flow-down requirements for POs and ensure supplier understanding of HII quality requirements and support 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 methodologies.
• Maintain reporting and documentation for deviations, waivers, NCRs, and supplier quality records.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement inside HII and throughout the supply chain.
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.
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance. #LI-MH1
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering documentation, quality requirements, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to understand requirements across multiple business groups and implementing process tailoring where necessary based on execution needs of each
- 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.
Bonus Points for.
- 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 quality methodologies such as:
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 producing supplier assessments, audit reports, and CAPA documentation.
Physical Requirements
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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
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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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 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.
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.