Quality Assurance Specialist

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the Space Force contract in Vandenberg, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct routine quality management system audits to assure conformance with contractual and company requirements. Preparation for audits include a comprehensive analysis and understanding of compliance requirements from various sources to include Department of Defense, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Aerospace Standards, Air Force, Government Technical Orders, and with internal procedures. Performing audits include audit preparation, execution, report development, non-conformance tracking, and follow-up/closure activities that meet schedule demands.
• Participate in departmental tasking to include developing project planning estimates, establish, and verify quality control principles are followed, and develop project quality metrics to assure conformance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in Design Test & Evaluations, pre-Notice of Revision (NOR), and NOR walk downs.
• Issue, verify, monitor, and validate effectiveness of corrective and prepare preventive action (CA/PA) plans.
• Routinely monitor and inspect equipment and facilities and audit processes to determine that conditions are in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform quality control functions to include site inspections, configuration control walk downs, review of workmanship standards, facility and habitability reviews, and brief management on findings.
• Identify and exercise judgment in identifying attributes or situations which may lead to a future risk, noncompliance, or safety and environmental impact to the contract.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of business management, computer science, or a related field.
• Must have 2 years of recent and related work experience.
• Must have knowledge of Aerospace standards AS9100 or ISO9000.
• Requires solid conflict management skills.
• Ability to work in industrial/administration spaces, often in remote environments where hazards are present that requires specialized training (fall protection, energized equipment, forklift operation, etc.)
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite but may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting.
This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$78,000 - $81,000, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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