Quality Assurance Specialist (Aerospace) (Direct Hire)

Job Details

Position Overview

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Performs as senior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with final authority on QA matters for new or replacement procurements and major supplies, and systems acquisition of aircraft parts purchased in order to maintain consistency throughout the Center
• Evaluates contractor's quality systems to determine if delivery of major procurement acquisitions will meet contract criteria. Conducts on-site assessments of suppliers capabilities and evaluates potential supplier for compliance with NASA quality.
• Develops Government Inspection requirements and quality surveillance plans, and verifies effectiveness and determines root causes of product defects to ensure adequacy of compliance with the appropriate requirements.
• Tracks product deficiencies. Mitigates risk and ensures compliance with AS9100 requirements. Reviews written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of quality systems.
• Verifies by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance by identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action.
• Investigates customer complaints and deficiency reports. Works with other agencies and external customers for specific courses of action appropriate to the deficiencies.
• Reads, interprets, and applies technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals.
• Reviews and evaluates contractor operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections by working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Center processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, modification of aircraft, inspection, or related areas;
• Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems; and
• Verifying by test or inspection that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance.

• Leading or providing technical advice and assistance to personnel supporting critical/complex aerospace/science programs;
• Overseeing or implementing manufacturing and quality assurance processes and systems that have direct impact on the quality of aircraft products and/or services; and
• Conducting quality assurance audits/surveillances related to aircraft systems, equipment, materials or processes.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• If selected, you will be required to successfully complete an annual eye exam per NASA-STD-8739.6
• If selected, you must successfully obtain and maintain a NASA AFRC Inspection Stamp.
• If selected, in accordance with the NASA-STD-8739.6, you must obtain the following License and/or Certification, within one year: NASA-STD-8739.1, -IPC J-STD-001FS, and -8739.4 or equivalent replacement standard.

Evaluations

• Mission Assurance
• Quality Engineering and Assurance
• Contracting/Procurement
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management

Required Documents

• Classified or government sensitive information.
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

• Resume

How to Apply

1. To begin the application process, you will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application process. Once logged in to your account, click on the "Apply" link.
2. Follow the prompts to select your resume (2 pages or fewer) and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Resumes longer than 2 pages will be rejected by the system. Resumes submitted via other document types will not be forwarded to the hiring manager, nor will they be used in the review of your qualifications. We strongly encourage you to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder when creating your resume. Using the resume builder will help you ensure your resume includes important information related to your qualifications and eligibility for this position. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. During the application process you can review, edit, delete and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
3. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the 'Include Personal Information' section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the vacancy questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
4. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.