MCPP: Quality Inspector (Ordnance/Heavy Equipment)

KBR•Chesapeake, VA

32d

About The Position

The Quality Inspector serves as the internal quality representative for the Ordnance Section of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) in Jacksonville, Florida, and reports directly to the Quality Manager. The position collects and analyzes data to improve Marine Corps ordnance equipment readiness, maintenance quality, performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. MCPP provides maintenance and logistics services to the U.S. Marine Corps for ground combat vehicles and support equipment used by Expeditionary Forces.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a U.S. Government background investigation, obtain a Secret Security Clearance, and maintain it for the duration of employment; must be a U.S. citizen.
At least 4 years of directly related experience as a maintenance shop chief in USMC or Army Quality Control and/or 3rd-, 4th-echelon, or depot-level maintenance.
Working knowledge of MCO 4790.2_, MCO P4400.150_, GCSS-MC and applicable reports, or Army equivalents.
In-depth understanding of Marine Corps or Army policies, regulations, and orders.
Knowledge and application of quality assurance principles and techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of maintenance management functional areas/MMO.
Working knowledge of DoD publications and associated resources, including the Marine Corps Publication Distribution System (MCPDS).
Strong ability to use standard commercial word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and statistical software applications.
Must comply with established methods, quality standards, and applicable time schedules.

Nice To Haves

USMC MOS or Army equivalent 2141, 2146, 2147, or 2149.
Completed applicable maintenance-related training through progression in rank, such as Journeyman School, Intermediate Maintenance Training for NCOs/SNCOs, or Chief School.
Familiarity with Six Sigma or other process-improvement methods.
Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt training.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed technical inspections of ordnance equipment.
Interpret and communicate technical manual requirements to the workforce and management.
Analyze and display GCSS-MC and MCPIC data to ensure equipment is ready for delivery to the customer.
Monitor and update the Quality Management System database (eQMS).
Ensure customer-generated quality complaints are answered properly and promptly.
Interpret the Statement of Work and explain how it applies to the ordnance section.
Serve as liaison to government Quality Assurance Equipment Specialists and maintain effective working relationships with government counterparts.
Monitor ordnance maintenance personnel activities to improve quality and customer satisfaction.
Use quality data and reports to identify maintenance status, trends, and process deficiencies.
Present quality metrics to senior leadership and recommend ways to improve quality and reduce non-conformances.
Coordinate with management to brief and train employees on problem-solving techniques and tools that support improved customer satisfaction.
Train personnel on quality trends and ways to improve quality.
Identify process-improvement opportunities, establish and lead teams to implement initiatives, and document team progress.
Collect, monitor, display, interpret, and communicate process metrics to senior management.
Meet quality performance and productivity goals.
Coordinate with other groups to accomplish tasks outside normal areas of responsibility.
Develop and implement maintenance procedures as needed and recommend improvements to ISO documents.
Attend quality-related meetings and technical presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.