Quality Assurance Specialist (BT-24039)

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the Safety and Missions Assurance Support (SMAS) Contract supporting NASA at Stennis Space Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard SMA engineering and assurance techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Areas to be worked may include, but are not limited to NASA SSC Engine Testing, High Pressure Gas, High Pressure Water, Cryogenic, and Component Processing / Testing Facilities.
• Provide surveillance of contractor's quality system procedures, technical products, and manufacturing work instructions to ensure compliance.
• Perform quality inspections and periodic surveillance on processes and documentation for compliance with NASA Policy, SSC Directives, and Work Instructions and implement corrective action request.
• Participate in Government milestone reviews to evaluate the incorporation of quality assurance and certification requirements in decisions affecting design, safety, production, testing, and operation.
• Perform periodic review of the Contractor's control of nonconforming material and associated corrective action.
• Perform periodic review of the Contractor's training and certification program.
• Support Material Review Boards when requested by the NASA Point of Contact.
• Responsible for the surveillance of assigned Quality Assurance (QA) activities to determine compliance with applicable requirements and specifications; conducts audit and reviews/analyze data and documentation.
• Support the NASA S&MA Office by providing assistance in establishing and sustaining the elements of SSC's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and SSC SMA Quality Auditing.
• Interface with all levels of other technical disciplines, management, and customers.
• Participate in problem and failure investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Evaluate test results versus verification requirements including the disposition of test anomalies and discrepancies for adequacy.
• Perform drawing and procurement documentation reviews.
• Perform reviews, inspections, and audits of contractor's design, construction, and maintenance of electrical projects, products, and electrician workmanship.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of recent and related work experience.
• In Lieu of Degree: Candidates with 7+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Must be knowledgeable in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality System Requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical documents, and specification sheets.

DESIRED:

• The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with NASA Quality Systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of SSC rocket engine testing or aerospace related experience.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critica