MGR QUALITY 1

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 29, 2025

Req ID: 42253
Team: O63 MANUF & QUALITY
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Maintains a controlled documentation system, record retention, and information services functions including electronic records retention processes. Ensures compliance to the requirements from regulatory agencies. Maintains the technical and non-technical documentation change system. Assures procedures are in place to classify and maintain records. Interprets and enforces all documentation formatting, standards, policies, and operating procedure requirements. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly and processes. Oversee and manage employees. Ensures that all records are maintain in a readily retrievable manner suitable for audits. Ensure all AOR’s is properly manned and has all necessary equipment to perform job duties. Encourage and facilitate employee development focused on identifying skills and knowledge to increase personal effectiveness and value of individual contributions. Communicate with upper management to give input as to changes of work scope, manning requirements and budget request. Communicate with upper management to make aware of upcoming events or sudden scheduling on a contracts. Will be expected to prioritize work to meet production schedules.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master?s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

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

Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to coordinate corrective actions by engineering and trades departments within the shipyard.
Have strong customer service skills and be able to communicate and interact with U.S. Navy personnel and all levels of management within the company.
Have an in depth knowledge of aircraft carrier and submarine construction processes and non-Nuclear systems/procedures.
Has demonstrated the ability to effectively manage and direct the work of others.
Strong technical knowledge of the Shipbuilding Construction process (Outfitting /Structural), i.e... Work package, NDT, Piping, Record Certification, Records Retention and storage.
Use a personal computer in performance of analysis and development of documentation/reports.
Able to work under pressure and independently.
Able to follow through with assigned task promptly.
Should be proficient in use of SAP and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Good written and verbal communication. Have knowledge to interpret drawings and work packages.

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. HII’s diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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 e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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