QA Manager/ Sr. Metrologist

Goldbelt•Whidbey Island Station, WA

6d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Metrologist is responsible for performing laboratory and on-site quality assurance inspections, audits, training and analysis of technicians and related processes for the operation of a Navy Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory. Write, participate and follow-up on Process Improvement Measures, utilize Risk Management principles as well as conduct Root Cause Analysis and trend data IAW the Statement of Work, NAVAIR METCAL Program and other Navy and DoD directives and publications as required.

Requirements

Proven record of honesty and integrity in all relationships.
Advanced knowledge of electrical components, electronics, electromechanical, mechanical, physics, optics, and thermal principles as they apply to metrology.
Experience with maintenance data collection systems, supply, transportation and electronic mail as they apply to PMEL.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
May be required to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to multi-task.
All employees shall be able to read, write speak and understand English.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum ten (10) years relevant experience working in a calibration facility with QA experience or minimum two (2) years electronics college or university program with minimum six (6) years relevant experience working in a calibration facility with QA experience.
All applicants must be US citizens.
All applicants must possess valid US driver's license.
Applicants must have normal color vision.
All applicants must pass drug screening.
Possess Secret Clearance
Possess valid Driver's license.
Pass pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in related field (preferred but not required).
Experience with NAVAIR METCAL Program, Navy and ISO quality systems.
Possesses knowledge of ISO 9001 practices and requirements.
Extensive computer knowledge: especially use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.
Ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets.
Minimum of 10 (ten) years quality experience in PMEL or other DOD/Commercial activity.

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Reviews.
Perform Process Reviews.
Perform Annual Reviews.
Perform Measurement Area Discipline Reviews.
Perform/Review/Assist Proficiency Test/Measurement Area Program testing as needed.
Perform Internal Audits as directed.
Participate in Trend Analysis as directed.
Participate in Management Reviews as directed.
Perform Evaluator Proficiency Evaluations.
Calibrate TMDE on as needed basis.
Train technicians on as-needed basis.
Provide effective leadership and coordinate efforts of quality program with a highly skilled workforce.
Monitor the PMEL Quality Assurance Program, related processes and assist as needed to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure continuous process improvements are implemented.
Apply a complete range of quality assurance methods to identify trends and coordinate with management to implement effective corrective actions.
Monitor, track, report and perform statistical modeling to identify corrective actions.
Review and develop quality metrics and utilize specialized data gathering techniques as needed.
Work independently and in coordination with others to identify, evaluate and resolve complex technical issues.
Provide updates to the PMEL Quality Assurance Plan as necessary to include improved processes, technologies and concepts.
Generate and track Quality Deficiency Reports to include the investigation of reported deficiencies.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision on an as needed basis.