QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MECHANICAL)

About the role

You will facilitate prevention of defective material through analysis of the Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) Trend Analysis Report.

You will propose solutions to proactively correct negative trends and advise the Contracting and Item Management Sections during the pre-award stage as appropriate.

You will coordinate with the packaging specialist when trends identify repeated damage resulting from inadequate packaging or handling.

You will research and apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve effectiveness, efficiency, and work products.

You will develop and/or maintain effective data utilization methods to generate the data required to prepare the report and validate that it is both accurate and complete.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate prevention of defective material through analysis of the Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) Trend Analysis Report.
• Propose solutions to proactively correct negative trends and advise the Contracting and Item Management Sections during the pre-award stage as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the packaging specialist when trends identify repeated damage resulting from inadequate packaging or handling.
• Research and apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve effectiveness, efficiency, and work products.
• Develop and/or maintain effective data utilization methods to generate the data required to prepare the report and validate that it is both accurate and complete.

Requirements

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, in order to interact with engineering activities to resolve technical and/or quality assurance issues.
• Leadership experience as a key member of cross-functional teams in their efforts to resolve quality and/or logistical roadblocks.
• Analyzing and evaluating reported deficiencies to determine if there is contractual noncompliance.
• Knowledge and experience in using the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), and in acting as a screening point of contact for Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs).
• The ability to curate data from multiple sources and output in order to compile the information into management reports and have experience using specifications and/or engineering drawings.
• Ensuring that the information provided concerning defective material throughout its lifecycle is utilized to proactively prevent future problems in the acquisition and procurement process.
• Determine the extent of identified problems as related to other material in stock, execute appropriate courses of action to remediate and/or purge deficient material from stock.

Skills

Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, in order to interact with engineering activities to resolve technical and/or quality assurance issues.

Leadership experience as a key member of cross-functional teams in their efforts to resolve quality and/or logistical roadblocks.

Analyzing and evaluating reported deficiencies to determine if there is contractual noncompliance.

Knowledge and experience in using the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), and in acting as a screening point of contact for Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs).

The ability to curate data from multiple sources and output in order to compile the information into management reports and have experience using specifications and/or engineering drawings.

Ensuring that the information provided concerning defective material throughout its lifecycle is utilized to proactively prevent future problems in the acquisition and procurement process.

Determine the extent of identified problems as related to other material in stock, execute appropriate courses of action to remediate and/or purge deficient material from stock.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.