Quality Assurance Specialist III

Summary

Directly reports to QA & EHS Supervisor. Inspect and monitor work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections for Quality compliance. Review work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements. Non-Supervisory.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects.
• Performs in-process work surveillances, safety surveillances and conduct final work-package review after work-completion.
• Performs internal audit of to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use.
• Prepares Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Provides management oversight, and career development of production trades related to quality assurance and safety requirements.
• Provide Project QA inspections and assessments were requirements cannot be met by trade Quality Control Inspectors.

Job Requirements

• High School GED Diploma or equivalent and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 5 years total waterfront experience with 3 years Quality Assurance experience to include Level I/SUBSAFE/SOC experience.
• Travel: Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (85%).
• Job Training: Safety, Quality Assurance and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.
• Certifications: Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Assurance Auditor (preferred), NACE/NBPI (desired), NDT Level II VT, PT, MT, UTT (desired).
• Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 2 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience to include Level I/SUBSAFE/SOC experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with a completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience OR 4 years' military service with specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance to include Level I/SUBSAFE/SOC experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in shipyard, maritime, and commercial work practices, quality assurance, safety, Metal-work and contracting methods.
• Knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), Level I, SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, and other customer related specifications and standards.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of workplace Safety.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective fabrication or manufacture and distribution of products.

Skills

• Able to conduct audits and surveillances.
• Able to develop trend reports based on results of the audits and surveillances.
• Able to conduct Job Hazardous Analysis specific for tasking.
• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Able to write and communicate effectively.
• Able to solve problems logically and produce sensible answers.
• Able to lead and teach others.
• Able to provide sound judgment and decision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

Abilities

• Able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Able to read structural, mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Able to anticipate problems and apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Able to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines.
• Able to operate in: confined Spaces, noisy environment, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations.
• Able to remain calm in: Stressful situations including; high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements.
• Able to lift, carry and move objects at least 25 lbs. in weight.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.