Quality Assurance Analyst II
North Charleston, SC - USA
Job Summary
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 inprocess 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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- 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
- 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
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
- 10-20%
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
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About Company
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet emerging challenges in the marke ... View more