Quality Assurance Program Lead

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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Quality Assurance Program Lead to join our this role you will work with mission-critical systems essential to national defense and national security priorities. This is a full-time on-site position ideal for a detail-oriented QA professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about quality excellence compliance and continuous improvement.
If you have a keen eye for detail a commitment to high standards and a desire to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment in support of National Defense we want you on our team.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!

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Primary Responsibilities.
Apply proven knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 aerospace quality management standards configuration management and corrective action systems
Ensure compliance with customer specifications purchase orders Statements of Work (SOWs) CDRLs and other contractual requirements
Prepare implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Program Plan outlining processes documentation and inspection systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Develop complete and submit First Article Inspection (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102
Review drawings certificates characteristic results specifications and documentation for all FAIs to ensure accuracy and completeness
Validate alignment between customer technical data packages and FAI packages
Prepare implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Program Plan outlining processes documentation and inspection systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Maintain close coordination with the Leidos site quality team to ensure consistent process control product acceptance and effective execution of corrective actions.
Support process improvement initiatives and implement best practices
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards regulations and aerospace/defense manufacturing best practices
Report regularly to Business Area leadership on inspection results KPI performance audit outcomes and quality improvement progress
Other assignments that support quality efforts

Basic Qualifications.
Bachelors Degree in a related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience; Masters degree with 2-2 years of relevant experience. Additional experience training and/or certifications may substitute for degree requirements.
US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance
Proven knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 aerospace quality management standards configuration management and corrective action systems
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in documentation specifications and manufacturing processes
In-depth knowledge of customer specifications purchase orders SOWs CDRLs and related requirements
Demonstrated experience interpreting industry specifications (ASME ASTM SAE etc.)
Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings technical data and specifications
Ability to work collaboratively with customers suppliers and internal teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office SharePoint and related tools

Preferred Qualifications.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and advocate quality-related concepts
Demonstrated knowledge with AS9102 AS9100 and other aerospace/defense quality standards
Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
Formal auditor training
Experience in medium-volume/high-mix production environments
Experience in both component fabrication and assembly/integration production environments

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