Job SummaryThis position is responsible for the planning, managing, and technical performance of a Quality Assurance (QA) program or project. Manage and participate in phases of assigned QA programs, projects or partial programs and/or projects including developing, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring quality management policies, principles and standards, such as ISO-9000 or similar quality systems, to ensure compliance with customer/product standards and governmental regulatory requirements. May accomplish objectives through support staff. May be responsible for decisions that impact the department where erroneous recommendations could cause schedule delays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead and participate in QA activities including planning, implementing, and monitoring technical performance to ensure quality and financial objectives are attained.
- Coordinate and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products.
- Participate in the design and analysis of inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conduct quality assurance tests; and perform statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- Coordinate safety and environmental compliance reviews.
- Align QA program/project for the unit(s) with the corporate QA internal and external audit program, corrective action system, Quality Assurance Records Center, maintenance of QA manuals and procedures, QA policies and procedures, measuring and test equipment calibration program, and inspection laboratories.
- Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Investigate issues and develop solutions to technical and quality problems ensuring that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
- May participate in reviewing engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.
- May participate with management to develop and implement current and annual technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives for the QA program to ensure strategic business objectives are met.
- Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required professional and technical talent.
- May act as primary QA contact with line management, program managers and technical staff.
- Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and at least six years QA experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of QA principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices; sound knowledge of ISO 9000 or similar quality system; and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
- Must possess:
- The ability to resolve technical and management issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present finding.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management and outside representatives.
- Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance is required.
