AUKUS QA Technical Support Team Lead (Mgr Project Management 3)
Core
Lead a team of engineering and supplier quality professionals conducting Supplier Validation assessments to guide potential suppliers into the US nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.
Role type
Senior Technical Support Team Lead (Supplier Quality Assurance)
Builds
Qualified supplier base for US nuclear-powered submarine fleet sustainment
Domain
Defense, Nuclear, Maritime Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier validation and assessment, Quality management systems auditing (ISO 9001, MILSPEC), Corrective Action Plan management, Field audit execution, Gap analysis, Team leadership and mentoring, Process development, Root cause analysis, Performance metrics monitoring, Technical data exchange
Preferred skills
Defense industry experience, Nuclear requirements knowledge, Safety/Environmental management systems, Advanced manufacturing familiarity, Training delivery
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Establish technical supplier assurance function, Manage supplier assessment process from down-selection to CAP close-out, Conduct field visits and interviews, Write post-assessment reports with gap analysis, Facilitate corrective actions and technical data exchange, Perform periodic post-award audits, Lead and mentor supplier quality practitioners, Develop validation checklists and processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
