Systems Engineer I/II - Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance/Systems Engineer at a nuclear submarine shipyard leading investigations of quality deficiencies, corrective actions, and quality metrics using SQL, Power BI/Tableau, and MS Office at the Quonset Point facility.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- North Kingstown, RI, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 0-5 years of postgraduate Engineering experience
- Ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures
- Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and Engineering Related Software
- Experience with SQL, Power BI, and/or Tableau
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Experience on cross-functional problem resolution teams
- Project Management or Systems Engineering experience
Nice to have
- Master of Science or higher in Engineering
- Experience in Quality or Systems Engineering
- Knowledge of SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC and FBW SCS technical requirements
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
Full description
Overview
A challenging and exciting career is waiting for you! Join the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines. We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom!Quality Assurance Engineers are engaged in all aspects of problem resolution for Quality Concerns that arise at the Quonset Point Facility. As Electric Boat continues to expand execution of New Programs (Columbia and VPM), members of this team will be key contributors to ensure success of these programs. QA Engineers routinely work cross functionally with internal and external customers to ensure a quality product. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor at Quonset Point (QP).
Responsibilities of the QA Engineer include leading investigations of quality deficiencies at Quonset and assisting in issues that affect Quonset that occur in Groton, NNS, or with Suppliers. Efforts will include development of recovery plans, coordinating the status and efforts of multiple departments, assuring adequate corrective action is taken and interacting with the customers such as SOSG and NAVSEA as well as Electric Boat Senior Management through final resolution. Emergent issues may originate from any discipline, trade or supplier and will require candidates to become familiar with new subjects and topics in an expedited manner.
QA Engineers will also be engaging directly with the Operation Teams on the deck plate in an effort to increase or maintain first time quality goals; through data analysis, problem resolution, and corrective actions.Additional responsibilities may include:
- Pressure Hull Frame Dimension and Hull Fairness Measurement Evaluations
- Lead and participate in significant issue problem resolution teams including causal analysis and implementation of preventive actions where requiredMonitor, assign, status, and provide resolution support for all QP Corrective Action Requests
- QIM (Quality Item Matrix) administration and act as a liaison to teaming partner NNS for resolution of construction issues between shipyards, including causal analysis and preventive actions where required
- Develop and monitor quality metrics to improve 1st time quality at the Quonset Point Facility
- Quality commitment administration – load and manage commitments as required to support resolution of quality issues
- Participate in Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC/FBW SCS) working groups within EB and jointly with NNS
- Support all quality audits at Quonset (e.g., certification audits, NDT audits, NAVSEA 08 audits, etc.)
- Directly supporting ship certification & QP module shipouts
- Leading improvement initiatives