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APT (A-P-T Research, Inc.) · 1 week ago

Quality Assurance Specialist 3

Cocoa Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

APT Research, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist 3 to perform quality assurance and oversight for the Exploration Ground Systems Program at Kennedy Space Center, ensuring compliance with quality and engineering requirements.

Industrial EngineeringPublic SafetyWeb Development

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 contractor's 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 contractor's 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

Qualification

Quality AssuranceAerospace industry experienceQuality Management System auditsMechanical systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeClear communication skillsTeamworkTechnical writing

Required

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

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

Preferred

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