Quality Assurance Lead

Scientific Research Corporation • $69K — $115K *

St. Inigoes, MD 20684In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business discipline (or equivalent work experience)
10 years of relevant experience in a lead QA role
5 years of experience in production facilities
Proven ability to maintain detailed inspection records and implement corrective actions
Experience in designing comprehensive quality control and safety programs
Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex quality requirements and inspection methodologies
Must possess a current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Design and oversee the quality control and safety program for fabrication and machining
Analyze complex quality requirements and determine necessary controls and processes
Lead investigations into significant deficiencies and maintain master Quality Control files
Conduct inspections and technical evaluations within a manufacturing environment
Provide mentorship and guidance to lower-level inspectors
Ensure full compliance across all production efforts
Update inspection techniques and manufacturing methods as necessary

Benefits

Opportunity to work with U.S. federal projects
Exposure to advanced quality assurance processes
Professional development through mentorship
Limited travel requirements (less than 15 days per year)
Potential for growth in a complex manufacturing environment

Full Job Description

Salary Statement
Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $33.27/Hr. - USD $55.43/Hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description

Designing, developing, and overseeing the quality control and safety program to ensure full compliance across all fabrication, machining, and prototyping efforts
Analyzing complex quality requirements, leading the investigation of significant deficiencies, and maintaining all master Quality Control files

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, technical, or business discipline
- Or an Associate’s degree in an engineering, technical, or business discipline and two additional years of work experience
- Or High School diploma/GED and six additional years of work experience
10 years of relevant experience in a lead QA role including:
- Performing inspections, quality assurance tasks, or technical evaluations within a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
- Designing, developing, and overseeing comprehensive quality control and safety programs
Of the 10 years of experience, at least 5 years directly related to production facilities
Demonstrated experience maintaining detailed inspection records, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Experience identifying inspection methodologies (what, when, and how inspections are conducted), leading investigations of significant deficiencies, and updating inspection techniques or manufacturing methods
Experience analyzing complex quality requirements to determine the necessary controls, processes, tooling, and test equipment needed to assure product quality
Experience maintaining master Quality Control files and serving as the primary point of contact for quality matters
Experience providing guidance and mentorship to lower level inspectorsPossess a current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Relevant QA/QC certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001 auditing, etc.)
10 or more years of experience within DoD manufacturing or production facilities

Clearance Information

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

Travel Requirements

Less than 15 business days per calendar year

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Scientific Research Corporation provides innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Scientific Research Corporation was founded in 1988 and was headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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