Quality Assurance Analyst

SAIC • Bedford, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Quality Lead to support a new contract focused on system production for the Department of Defense. The role establishes and leads a quality program, builds and mentors a team of Quality Associates, and ensures products and services meet established quality standards. The position reports directly to the Production Manager and is fully onsite at SAIC’s Bedford, Indiana Production Facility. It supports a Department of Defense production contract in a collaborative environment with internal teams and occasional external customer interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related quality experience; additional training, certifications, and years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing and implementing quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations and data and provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under general direction while following established procedures.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001 compliance experience.
• Experience in a defense, government contracting, or production/manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a quality team.
• Relevant quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality programs and processes to establish and maintain standards for products and services.
• Develop policies, procedures, and methods to inspect and evaluate product, material, component, and operational quality.
• Recommend and drive quality improvements across production operations.
• Assist in establishing and leading a team of Quality Associates.
• Support employee focus on quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to project milestones and program schedules.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and other applicable quality frameworks.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and other internal teams.
• Follow established guidelines, procedures, and policies while exercising sound technical judgment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level