Quality Assurance Specialist, UME

Akima, LLC•Fort Hood, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) ensures tactical equipment platform is safe and reliable. Performs duties to direct maintenance personnel to inspect beyond the point of trouble or fault detection in support of customers’ expectations. This position will develop Additional Authorized Inspection and Maintenance (AAIM) actions, beyond preventative maintenance checks and service task, to be performed by maintenance staff. The platform is inspected for various aspects, such as proper assembly of the vehicle’s components, compliance with safety standards, and adherence to quality control protocols established by the customer.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
Knowledge of inspection, test, and measurement techniques in tactical platform.
Strong critical reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving skills to analyze situations.
Organizational skills and attention to details to handle multiple tasks, short deadlines, frequent interruptions, and shifting priorities in support of changing situations.
Understand Quality Systems and/or regulated training requirements.
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 Investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.

Nice To Haves

ISO Standard experience preferred.
Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Certificate in quality assurance.
Valid Driver’s License.
High School Diploma / GED.
Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Inspects the maintenance and assembly of the platform for tactical equipment needed for maneuvering and supporting units in situational environments. Also, this position inspects the body of the platform in comparison of like equipment.
Examines mobility of the platform and conducts safety inspections; pre-, during- and post-operation checks, IAW technical manuals and locally developed AAIM.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.