Technical Quality Assurance Inspector V (Deployable)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Clovis, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Quality Assurance Inspector V is a senior expert responsible for the overall quality assurance strategy, ensuring the highest standards of product quality for aircraft systems, production components, and support operations. This role involves leading the quality control team, developing innovative quality assurance methodologies, and representing the company in quality audits and external engagements. The inspector will also function as an on-site Aviation Safety Official, conduct surveillances to confirm compliance with established standards, analyze for trends, conduct root cause Analysis, recommend improvements to program leadership, and develop policy and procedures. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
7+ Years experience in Quality Inspection or related field.
Ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and documents.
Advanced understanding of electrical wiring concepts.
Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Products.
A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
Experience drafting work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Certified in Network+, Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and/or A+.
Experience with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL).
Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or other measuring equipment.
Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the quality control team, ensuring alignment with quality assurance objectives.
Develop and implement innovative quality assurance methodologies and best practices.
Oversee and lead complex inspections of aircraft systems, production components, and support operations.
Validate the proper installation and serviceability of operational components.
Serve as the on-site Aviation Safety Official and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Capture, analyze, and document comprehensive process information to confirm compliance or identify deviations from standards.
Provide strategic direction, expert feedback, and training to customers and internal teams on quality standards and procedures.
Maintain and update extensive quality documentation and records.
Conduct advanced root cause analysis and lead corrective action initiatives for identified issues.
Represent the company in quality audits and external engagements.