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Arcata Associates, Inc. · 11 hours ago

Quality Assurance Engineer II

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Arcata Associates, Inc. is a technical services company supporting the nation's defense and maintaining leadership in science, aeronautics, and space. The Quality Assurance Engineer II will conduct inspections and audits of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements and policies, while collaborating with the engineering department to support project completions.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision from the Quality Assurance/Data Management Supervisor and oversight from the Quality Assurance Lead/Data Analyst, audits and inspects assigned Annex 2 contract equipment, systems, sites and functions at various locations to ensure work is being performed in compliance with the Enterprise and Annex 2 Joint Range Technical Services (J-TECH) II contract requirements and JT4 policies, plans, and procedures

Works directly with the Engineering Department to ensure project completions are in compliance with the Joint Range Technical Services (J-TECH) II Enterprise and Annex 2 contract requirements and JT4 policies, plans, and procedures

Perform tasks necessary to conduct Area, Activity, Special, Outgoing, and Incoming inspections of equipment, systems, sites, vehicles, and services

Review and provide feedback to the QA Lead for the inspection checklists covering systems and sites that fall under their responsibility

Ensure Quality Assurance reports comply with JT4, Annex 2, and departmental practices before being submitted

Ensure inspection reports are accurate and non-conformances are cross-referenced to applicable standards and specifications, as necessary

Assist QA Lead with internal departmental audits as directed

Meet and comply with all Arcata and JT4 training requirements for this position

Ensure reports are finalized within 3 workdays of the inspection conducted

Make informed recommendations for improvement which provide the basis for acceptance or rejection of corrective and preventive actions to non-conformances, observations, and opportunities

Maintain audit/inspection documentation and records IAW with JT4/Annex 2 practices

Perform pre and post inspection research and analysis of equipment/systems for task non-compliance

Monitor inspections to identify trends for equipment failures or procedural non-compliances, and recommend new metrics or improvements to existing metrics to be used for trend analysis or reporting

Provide departmental activity status updates as required to the QA Lead/Data Analyst

Assist in the development of schedules and processes to include procedures, checklists, and work instructions

Assist in the management of technical orders and ETools for the Technical Order (TO) Distribution Office (TODO)

Perform verification inspections on Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs)

Review updates to external documents for impact on the Quality Management System

Recommend initiatives to improve the Quality Management System

Provide configuration and inventory audits for all Annex 2 systems and equipment, as required by the Quality Program Plan (QPP)

Accomplish assigned training requirements on schedule

Aid in identifying, investigating, and eliminating safety hazards

Aid in identifying security concerns

Prepare periodic and special reports as required

Perform related work as required

Qualification

Quality Assurance methodsElectronics experienceCommunication systemsTechnical Orders interpretationMicrosoft Office SuitePhysical fitnessEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

Associates degree in a field related to Quality Assurance, Communications, Electronics, or minimum equivalent of 2 years' experience in those fields

Must have related experience in electronics, communication systems, and/or quality control/quality assurance methodology

Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control methods, techniques, and procedures

Ability to read, research, and interpret schematics, plans, Technical Orders/Manuals, manufacturer's manuals, Government procedural documents and instructions, management reports, and other similar documents

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF software applications

Ability to coordinate and prioritize a variety of activities and projects

Ability to understand and carry out a variety of complex and technical/administrative instructions

Ability to search and update databases with detailed information regarding inspections and projects and out brief department supervisors as required

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively in both oral and written form with managers, technicians, and similar individuals while maintaining effective work relationships

Ability to perform moderate physical tasks as required

Ability to adapt shift changes to accommodate mission schedules, working with peers at all levels of the organization, and interfacing with customer representatives as necessary

Mode of transportation required is dictated by the J-TECH II contract

Ability to climb stairs and communication towers as required

Ability to act independently, with limited supervision, in executing job requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Ability to traverse rough terrain

Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada driver's license

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a NTTR Tower Climbing Certification