Quality Assurance Evaluator

Calista Corporation•Columbus, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The PMEL Quality Assurance Specialist applies comprehensive technical knowledge to ensure quality assurance protocols and procedures are fully implemented and executed. This role monitors overall quality processes and production within the PMEL to ensure adherence and compliance with PWS, TO 00-20-14, and other applicable directives. The specialist is responsible for performing Quality Reviews and Process Reviews, identifying trends, facilitating root cause analysis, and making recommendations for improvement. They prepare QMS records, conduct parameter verification, inspect for physical condition, accuracy, reliability, traceability, and safety compliance, and document results. The role involves operating the PAMS QA module, maintaining various logs, processing completed TMDE through the QA module, and documenting Quality Program Reviews. Continuous monitoring of laboratory environmental conditions is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the evaluator performs Evaluator Proficiency Evaluations, analyzes reviews to determine root causes of failures, collects and compiles data for trend analysis, and participates in implementing corrective actions. The role may also assist PMEL Manager and Technicians in troubleshooting, aligning, repairing, calibrating, and certifying TMDE, as well as evaluating training and qualification requirements. The PMEL Quality Assurance Evaluator may perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of eight (8) years of verifiable positive US Air Force PMEL or calibration technical experience required.
Must satisfy background check criteria and be able to obtain a security clearance.
Must be able to provide documentation of equipment and area discipline qualifications.
Must be able to provide documentation of proven excellent quality record as a calibration technician if applying as a Technician II (or equivalent) to show readiness for progression.
Experience to include inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, aligning, calibrating, and certifying TMDE, and metrology laboratory working standards required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Quality Assurance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors overall quality processes and the overall production provided by the PMEL to ensure adherence and compliance with the requirements of the PWS, TO 00-20-14, and other applicable directives.
Responsible for performing all Quality Reviews and Process Reviews as selected by the PMEL Automated Management System and directed by the PMEL Program Manager, Quality Manager and PMEL Manager.
Identifies trends, facilitates root cause analysis, and makes recommendations for improvement to management at all levels.
Prepares QMS records for submission to internal and external agencies.
Conducts parameter verification, inspects for physical condition, accuracy, reliability, traceability and safety compliance. Reports and documents the results.
Observes certifying technician perform applicable processes and reports all findings to the PMEL Manager.
Operates the PAMS QA module, maintains the PAMS Quality Deficiency Report (QDR), Not Reparable This Station (NRTS), T.O. Deficiency Report (AFTO22) Logs, and Request for Calibration Responsibility Determination (AFTO 45).
Processes completed TMDE through the QA module, and documents results of Quality Program Reviews (QR). Verifies the correct usage of Maintenance Data Collection (MDC) and Quality Program coding.
Continuously monitors laboratory environmental conditions to ensure temperature and relative humidity are maintained within limits established by T.O. 00-20-14.
Performs Evaluator Proficiency Evaluations (EPE), as required, on alternate and augmentee PMEL Quality Assurance Evaluators.
Performs in-depth and careful analysis of reviews to determine the Root Cause of failures.
Collect and compile data for Trend Analysis. Participate in process to implement corrective actions and make recommendations for continual improvement throughout the PMEL.
Assist PMEL Manager and Technicians in troubleshooting, aligning, repairing, modifying, calibrating, and certifying TMDE
Assist PMEL Manager and Technicians III in evaluating training and qualification requirements for all PMEL personnel. Provide technical guidance and training to technicians as needed.
Assist PMEL Manager in duties and responsibilities. May be required to act as PMEL Manager during absences.
The PMEL Quality Assurance Evaluator may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.