Quality Assurance Specialist

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Retirement 401k

Vacation

Sick pay

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the NASA space program from a Resident Management Office in Clearwater, FL. The role involves inspection, surveillance, and verification of hardware against QA plans and customer specifications.

The candidate will apply AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge, read complex blueprints, and maintain certifications. Onsite work with potential travel, and a focus on quality and compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have US citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer information.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience; NASA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management System Requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• Ability to initiate non-conformance reports, document and report inspection results, and monitor corrective actions for effectiveness.
• Maintain current company and customer training certifications required to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and warranty expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA inspection, assessment, and surveillance functions for space flight hardware.
• Maintain training and certifications necessary for quality inspection stamp authorization.
• Execute quality requirements per approved QA plans during fabrication, testing, and inspections.
• Apply AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS requirements when interpreting drawings and specs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Blueprint reading

Inspection & testing

AS9100 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

TEAMS

Job description

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the NASA space program, specifically Safety and Mission Assurance Services II (SMAS II) contract via a Resident Management Office (NGIS), located in Clearwater, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) inspection, assessment, and surveillance functions for space flight hardware in accordance with established customer and company requirements.
• Maintain current company and customer-required training and certifications necessary to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and warranty expectations.
• Execute quality requirements in accordance with customer-approved quality assurance plans, policies, and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and final end-item inspections.
• Apply working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, or equivalent industry standards, while interpreting complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• 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.
• Must have a High School or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related experience; NASA experience highly desired.
• Must be knowledgeable in AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management System Requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• Ability to initiate non-conformance reports, document and report inspection results, and monitor corrective actions for effectiveness.
• Maintain current company and customer training certifications required to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and warranty expectations.
• Knowledge of higher-level quality assurance system requirement documents.
• Execute quality requirements in accordance with customer-approved quality assurance plans, policies, and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and final end-item inspections.
• Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspections, conduct process surveillance through witnessing and monitoring techniques, and verify test results and documentation for raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with approved inspection documents and specification requirements.

DESIRED

• Previous experience with NASA and/or DOD quality requirements and procedures.
• Previous experience with aerospace manufacturing systems and processes.
• Previous experience working with aerospace flight critical hardware in an Electrostatic Discharge / Foreign Object Debris, Foreign Object Damage, or Foreign Object Detection (ESD / FOD) sensitive environments, witnessing critical quality assurance and assembly operations of various components and complex assemblies.
• Previous experience as an Inspector of Flight Hardware, Flight Systems, and/or other Aerospace Mechanical Components / Manufacturing Processes.
• Previous experience utilizing calipers, micrometers, optical measurement devices and other shop tools.
• Previous experience with one or more methods within Non-Destructive Examination, Non-Destructive Evaluation, Non-Destructive Testing (NDE / NDT) disciplines.
• Currently holds or previously held CIS (Certified IPC Specialist) certification in accordance with IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

WORK LOCATION

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED

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

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• 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 be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• retirement 401k
• vacation
• sick pay
• holidays
• flexible work schedules (when available)
• along with many other options
• We also support career advancement through professional training and development

ABOUT BASTION

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.