Quality Assurance Specialist

Bastion Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the NASA space program, specifically the Safety and Mission Assurance Services II (SMAS II) contract through a Resident Management Office (NGIS) in Canoga Park, California. The role performs quality inspection, assessment, and surveillance for space flight hardware in accordance with customer and company requirements. It executes customer-approved quality plans, policies, and specifications throughout hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and final end-item inspections. The position requires applying knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management system requirements, interpreting complex technical documentation, and verifying hardware and inspection results. The work is onsite, and some travel may be required. Schedules may change according to position requirements and customer needs.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of recent, related aerospace or Department of Defense work experience.
Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
Ability to initiate non-conformance reports, document and report inspection results, and monitor corrective actions for effectiveness.
Knowledge of higher-level quality assurance system requirement documents.
Experience executing quality requirements during hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and final end-item inspections.
Ability to conduct mechanical, physical, and visual inspections; process surveillance; and verification of test results and documentation.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Strong teamwork and work ethic; organized with good time management skills.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Must pass a national agency check; some positions require clearance and extensive background verification.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with NASA and/or Department of Defense quality requirements and procedures.
Previous experience with aerospace manufacturing systems and processes.
Previous experience working with aerospace flight-critical hardware in ESD/FOD-sensitive environments and witnessing critical quality assurance and assembly operations for components and complex assemblies.
Previous experience inspecting flight hardware, flight systems, and/or other aerospace mechanical components or manufacturing processes.
Previous experience using calipers, micrometers, optical measurement devices, and other shop tools.
Previous experience with one or more NDE, NDEvaluation, or NDT disciplines.
Current or previous Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) certification in accordance with IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance inspection, assessment, and surveillance functions for space flight hardware in accordance with customer and company requirements.
Maintain current company- and customer-required training and certifications needed to retain quality inspection stamp authorization and meet warranty expectations.
Execute quality requirements in accordance with customer-approved quality assurance plans, policies, and specifications during hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and final end-item inspections.
Apply knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality management system standards and interpret complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
Initiate non-conformance reports, document and report inspection results, and monitor corrective actions for effectiveness.
Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspections.
Conduct process surveillance by witnessing and monitoring operations.
Verify test results and documentation for raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies against approved inspection documents and specification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.