Quality Assurance Analyst II

Scientific Research Corporation • $80K — $95K *

Charleston, SC 29406In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

7+ years of Quality Assurance experience in DoD or aerospace sectors.
Proficient with CMPro for configuration management and documentation control.
Experience developing QA processes in production or systems integration environments.
Strong knowledge of configuration management and product lifecycle principles.
Ability to interpret technical documents including engineering drawings and BOMs.
Familiarity with CAPA, Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality methodologies.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or capacity to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System tailored to defense electronics and IT.
Establish quality gates and inspection protocols across manufacturing and system acceptance processes.
Utilize CMPro for effective configuration management and documentation control.
Create and maintain quality documents, including inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
Conduct in-process inspections, audits, and final reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality issues.
Monitor quality metrics to identify areas for operational improvements.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities to enhance skillsets in quality standards and inspection methods.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic engineering environment.
Engagement in various quality methodologies promoting continuous improvement.
Contributions to mission-critical projects for U.S. Navy and defense sectors.

Full Job Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst/Technician to support the development, production, integration, and delivery of mission-critical IT and communications systems for U.S. Navy programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and managing quality processes within a DoD manufacturing or systems integration environment and be proficient with CMPro configuration management software.

This role will be responsible for establishing and continuously improving QA processes across the entire system lifecycle, from material receipt and production through integration, testing, and final delivery. The successful candidate will partner closely with Engineering, Production, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) supporting defense electronics, IT infrastructure, and communications system integration
Establishing quality gates, inspection points, and process controls throughout manufacturing, assembly, integration, and system acceptance
Utilizing CMPro to ensure proper configuration management, documentation control, change tracking, and product baseline integrity
Creating and maintaining inspection plans, quality procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria
Conducting in-process inspections, audits, and final acceptance reviews to verify compliance with engineering drawings, technical data packages, and customer requirements
Leading root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities for quality issues
Monitoring quality metrics and identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Supporting First Article Inspections (FAI), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and customer witness events as required
Verifying configuration accuracy between hardware, software, documentation, and released baselines
Collaborating with engineering and program management to ensure quality requirements are incorporated early in the product lifecycle
Supporting internal and external audits, including customer and government quality reviews
Ensuring compliance with applicable DoD, Navy, ISO 9001, and contractual quality requirements
Mentoring production personnel on quality standards, inspection techniques, and continuous improvement initiatives

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Requirements

Seven or more years of Quality Assurance experience supporting DoD, aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or systems integration programs
Demonstrated experience using CMPro for configuration management and documentation control
Experience establishing or maturing QA processes within a production or systems integration environment
Strong understanding of configuration management principles and product lifecycle management
Experience with hardware integration, networking equipment, communications systems, or IT infrastructure
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation
Experience conducting internal audits, inspections, and corrective action investigations
Familiarity with quality methodologies such as CAPA, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
Strong documentation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering and production environment
Experience supporting U.S. Navy or other Department of Defense programs.
Knowledge of military standards and quality requirements (MIL-STDs, NAVSEA, or similar)
Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent certification
Experience with systems integration laboratories, network infrastructure, tactical communications, or command-and-control systems
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Desired Skills

Process-oriented leader with a passion for building scalable quality systems
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality, mission-critical products
Continuous improvement mindset focused on reducing defects and improving production efficiency

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

10-20%

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