Remote QA/QC Specialist - ISO/NATO Quality Leader

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; North Carolina; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist to support a multinational NATO SATCOM terminal program. This remote opportunity requires active Secret clearance and focuses on implementing and auditing quality processes across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and logistics to ensure contract satisfaction.

You will develop QA plans, monitor compliance, perform root-cause analysis, support FAT/SAT/TRR reviews, and drive continuous quality improvements in

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA/QC/quality engineering or quality management.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, telecommunications, manufacturing, or government programs.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective action programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality management processes throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support ISO 9001, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105, and NATO quality requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements through QASP.
• Measure and report performance against AQLs.
• Perform inspections of hardware, software, documentation, and data packs.
• Verify product conformity before delivery and acceptance.
• Administer defect tracking and non-conformance reporting processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Plan and participate in internal, supplier, process, customer, and product audits.
• Support FAT, SAT, TRR, ERM, PSA, and FSA events.
• Review contractual deliverables for completeness and compliance.
• Support configuration audits and change-management verification.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and corrective actions.
• Monitor sustainment and warranty quality, repair activities, and supply-chain compliance.
• Develop quality dashboards and prepare quality reports for reviews.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality ownership across the program.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Quality Engineering

Quality Management

Audits

Defect management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist to support a multinational NATO SATCOM terminal program. This remote opportunity requires active Secret clearance and focuses on implementing and auditing quality processes across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and logistics to ensure contract satisfaction.

You will develop QA plans, monitor compliance, perform root-cause analysis, support FAT/SAT/TRR reviews, and drive continuous quality improvements in