Quality Assurance Specialist for Command Level I Program NSWCPD Code 00Q

ORBIS Inc•Pennsylvania, PA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Quality Assurance Specialist supporting the Command Level I Program (NSWCPD Code 00Q) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The role involves providing Quality Assurance and Technical Administration Support services, focusing on the NSWCPD Quality Management System (QMS). The QMS aims to consistently meet customer requirements, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance with Navy standards. The specialist will support various programs including the Systems Engineering Process (SEP) Quality Assurance Program, Shipboard Work Quality Assurance Program, Command Level I Material Program, SUBSAFE Program Office, Special Programs/Test Site Quality Assurance, and the Naval Foundry Propeller Center (NFPC). The primary focus will be on the NSWCPD Quality Management Office's QMS, ensuring services conform to established standards and facilitating continuous process improvements. The role requires ensuring, enacting, and validating project execution in accordance with Department of Navy requirements and within time constraints.

Requirements

US Citizen with a Secret Security Clearance
High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years of relevant QA work experience
Experience in performing various quality assurance functions such as Quality Planning, Inspection and Testing, Auditing, review of Objective Quality Evidence, and Quality Management, and/or services essential to the safe operations of United States (U.S.) Submarines and Naval Level I Material Program.
Experience supporting the development of procedures and work instructions for governmental approval in support of departmental Quality Programs.
Proficient in reading and understanding complex electromechanical engineering drawings/blueprints.
Knowledge of Quality Systems that meet MIL-I-45208/ISO 9001 standards.
Effective communicator (oral and written).
Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Nice To Haves

Expert level of knowledge with the Navy’s SUBSAFE and the Level I Material Program (LIMP) - specifically a comprehensive understanding of NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010, Rev 3, Volume 1, Material Control Standard.

Responsibilities

Ensure all NSWCPD Level I Material is procured, handled, stored, certified, and installed in accordance with NAVSEA – 0948-LP-045-7010 and applicable NSWCPD Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
Develop and recommend procedures and work instructions in accordance with the Command’s Quality Management System for Government approval.
Assist the C/00Q LIPM Program Manager (PM) in developing Command Level I Quality Management Procedures and/or Critical Functional Procedures.
Travel to production contractor facilities to perform vendor audits ensuring compliance and eligibility for procuring Level I material per NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010, Rev 3, Volume 1, Material Control Standard, and provide trip reports.
Review procedures and work processes in accordance with applicable NSWCPD Quality Management Systems Quality Management Procedures.
Develop and update various tracking spreadsheets and enter data into the government shared drive.
Work with the LIPM/C00Q QMS group to develop an NSWCPD internal on-site surveillance plan and attribute lists for all Level I functional areas.
Monitor Level I Command Quality Tracking System (CQTS) Item due dates and assist in developing item responses.
Prepare, research, perform, and conduct surveillances on all Level I functional areas in accordance with NSWCPD Command Level I Material Program Critical Function Process (CFP) - 1.0.
Prepare for, research, and conduct Level I functional area surveillances as required.
Attend and participate in meetings, reporting any “Level I” related concerns noted to the LIPM.
Attend Level I Program Team meetings as required.
Assist the LIPM in all internal and external audits of the NSWCPD Level I Program.
Manage NAVSEA 07Q and 05R3 audit card due dates, update audit card tracking spreadsheets, and assist in developing audit card responses.
Record all completed Surveillances on Level I Surveillance POAM’s located on the C/00Q shared Drive.
Track issued command Level I training to ensure NSWCPD workforce compliance and report status back to the LIPM.
Maintain a SharePoint website to track personnel training matrix, send out training reminders as due dates approach, and update weekly presentation slides for various meetings.