Quality Assurance Specialist 3 (#3856088)

Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring an Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Quality Assurance Specialist 3 on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center FL. This person will perform quality assurance oversight/insight surveillance and provide QAS support to the EGS Program in SA-F division.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners each share in the commitment to deliver safe reliable and innovative Analysis Planning & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations build employee pride of ownership and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Perform insight/oversight of processing for the EGS Program. This effort will be focused on processing critical flight hardware and Ground System Equipment (GSE). Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Performs audits assessments and process proofing of contractors Quality Management System (QMS) work procedures and operational processes to ensure products/services are produced per quality and engineering requirements.
• Performs inspections surveillance and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication assembly test and checkout of aerospace flight hardware and GSE.
• Performs acceptance of flight hardware/GSE receiving inspections and review of Acceptance Data Packs.
• Perform evaluation and trending of contractor data for compliance to applicable requirements.
• Monitors contractor processing schedule to identify operations containing key processes that can be targeted for surveillance inspections and In-Line Assessments.
• Supports development/implementation of structured surveillance programs and other risk based quality models.
• Evaluates adequacy compliance and effectiveness of the contractors QMS activities. Provides direct input to SA-F Quality management with respect to contractor performance.
• Performs Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs) In-Line Assessments (ILAs) surveillances and tracks associated nonconformances.
• Mentors and leads less experienced QA personnel.
• Provides QA crossover support to Quality Engineers (QE) and supports QE functions as necessary.
• Identifies quality safety issues and potential concerns that need to be documented and addressed.
• Can be assigned new and additional tasks with minimal to no additional direction.
• Can independently scope new assignments and work them through completion.

Required Experience/Education:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 7 years of Quality Assurance experience with complex systems
• Background in aerospace industry or military experience; and familiarity with systems used on aerospace or aircraft vehicles

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test.

Preferred Experience:

• Quality background with experience in overseeing operations associated with complex systems (i.e. mechanical electrical hydraulic etc.)
• Experience in supporting and/or leading Quality Management System audits
• Technical background with aerospace industry or military work experience and familiarity with mechanical electrical hydraulic and other systems utilized on aircraft or aerospace vehicles
• Ability to read and interpret drawings requirements and specifications
• Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities
• Clear accurate and concise communication and writing skills
• Proficiency with personal computers specifically with using Microsoft Word Excel and similar applications
• Good social skills and ability to work well with teams.

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Full time 40 hours a week when required including periodic extended shifts weekends holidays and shift changes (1st 2nd or 3rd as required).
• Work in excess of 40 hours a week (comp time or OT when approved by CO) will be frequently required.
• Working in non-environmentally controlled areas.
• Working at heights (with fall protection) sometimes required.
• Working in confined spaces sometimes required.

Travel Requirements:

• May Require ability to travel domestically <10%

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of standing stooping and bending are expected.
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision make rational decisions and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research Inc.

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