Quality and Inspection Training Instructor

Analytical Mechanics Associates • Edwards, CA

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About The Position

AMA has an exciting opportunity to add a motivated and talented Quality and Inspection Training Instructor to our onsite team supporting NASA’s science, experimental and support aircraft/project. This position is currently contingent upon AMA receiving approval to proceed with filling the position by our NASA customer. Both our customer NASA and AMA are very process oriented and have been certified by an independent auditor to achieve an AS9100 Certification/Compliance. To maintain these certifications, formal internal audits on all of our processes are required. This position is primarily that of a Quality and Inspection Training Instructor who shall prepare, schedule, and conduct classroom instruction for initial and re-certification training of Government employees and other Government contractor employees in the following areas: IPC J-STD-001GS (modules 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6) – Soldered Electrical Connections. NASA-STD-8739.1 – Polymeric applications to include staking, bonding, conformal coating, and encapsulation requirements. NASA-STD-8739.4 – Electrical cable and cable harness assemblies, to include demonstrating identification and selection of contacts, accessories, and mating connectors, proper tool selection and crimper settings, wire crimping, splicing, and stripping techniques. NASA-STD-8739.5 – Fiber Optic Cable Assembly for manufacturing of fiber optic bundles, connectors, and terminations. AMA will ensure the technical trainer remains current as a Level B instructor in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.6. This position will ensure all maintenance actions and inspections are accomplished according to guiding directives, technical manuals and regulations for the aircraft, engine, or appliance being returned to service. Inspections may be performed on any system or procedure to ensure quality of the product. Additional support in back shops and environmental labs, as required. This position is located in California at Edwards AFB.

Requirements

• A minimum of 20 years technical experience; OR AS degree and 18 years of experience; OR 16 years with BS in non-engineering discipline.
• At least 10 of those 20+ years directly relevant to assigned tasks.
• Required Vision acuity test per NASA-STD-8739.6.
• Ability to distinguish red, green, blue, and yellow colors as prescribed in color vision tests.
• Required to obtain their level B/IPC certifications.
• Required to complete several workmanship and quality inspection certification training courses related to the position.
• Completion of online NASA Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Technical Excellence Program (STEP) Level 1 training within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform, including SharePoint, SharePoint Lists, and Libraries for Databases.
• Preferred knowledge in IPC J-STD-100 for Solder and Surface Mount Technology.
• NASA STD. 8739.4 for Interconnecting Crimp, Cable, and Harness.
• NASA-STD-8739.1 for Polymeric Applications on Electronic Assemblies.
• Fiber optic terminations and cable assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lab and mission hardware per: NASA, Air Force, Navy, FAA, and commercial requirements.
• Perform inspection on any platform or shop, as required.
• Perform In-House Quality Assurance and Inspection on parts and components used for flight on multiple platforms.
• Ensure all work which requires an inspection is performed and subsequently captured in the NASA aircraft maintenance management system.
• Witness operational tests/checks on equipment in accordance with approved technical data.
• Record all inspections on the applicable quality records.
• Record measurement results and evaluate test/inspection results against accept/reject criteria.
• Provide weekly inspection/surveillance reports to the AFRC Quality Assurance Branch Chief.
• Review records for accuracy.
• Apply intermediate technical and mechanical knowledge to provide guidance and skills to solve unusually complex problems.
• Review, approve, and perform inspections of quality procedures, processes, and change requests.
• Recommend changes in methods, procedures, processes, and other techniques employed to improve productivity.
• Perform special inspections/one-time inspections in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Program.
• Collaborate with AFRC engineering staff in the development and application of Mandatory Inspection Points.
• Verify requirements for test environments, test configurations, and pass/fail criteria.
• Analyze technical adequacy of verification methods and criteria.
• Monitor qualification and acceptance tests to ensure compliance with verification requirements.

Benefits

• Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave.
• Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short/long term disability plans.
• Variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees