Senior Quality Assurance Manager- UX-24

Principle Accountabilities 

• Manages the quality and safety programs to ensure compliance under the Contact.
• Conducts quality and safety inspections/audits of the contract operations and subcontractors.
• Prepares QA/Safety/Haz Waste programs, manuals and revisions.
• Provides response to customer concerns and findings. Tracks corrective actions taken in response to internal and customer audit findings.
• Acts as a direct representative of V2X to the local Navy point of contact.
• Monitors the weight & balance, FOD, Calibration, nondestructive testing, corrosion prevention, tool control, and ground safety programs along with other programs assigned.
• Established and communicates program metrics as needed.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes and literature to work site personnel.
• Investigates mishaps and injuries.
• Maintains technical Library.
• Ensures compliance with V2X programs, FAA, and government directives.
• Ensures Airworthiness Directive compliance and aircraft configuration.
• Ensures Modification and Maintenance is conducted utilizing approved data.
• Monitors quality deficiencies and coordinates corrective actions.
• Manages the inspection branch, including inspection requirements, trend analysis, technical order publication library, maintenance training programs, and functional check flight programs.
• Provides guidance and direction to achieve compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards.
• Provides leadership and knowledge to staff members and teams as necessary.
• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
• Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Project planning and management skills.
• Ability to get results through influence, negotiations, and teamwork.
• Proven leadership ability.
• In depth knowledge of quality management, its concepts, techniques, tools, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements.
• Requires working technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
• Understand technical language terms in associated field.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Must have full knowledge of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series and the RDT&E community.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline.  Two (2) years’ experience in contracts or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• A&P License/FAA Certification desirable but not required.
• Eight to ten (8-10) years’ experience in any combination with the following areas: Quality Assurance/Improvement, ISO-9000, and /or Safety & Environmental Compliance. 
• Two (2) years Management experience preferred.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.