Quality Assurance Specialist

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Position Summary:
Hunt Valve, powered by Fairbanks Morse Defense has manufactured valves for the defense and industrial industries for decades and is a trusted provider of specialized, severe-duty valves. Due to the stringent technical and quality requirements in which Hunt Valve’s products are used, our facility requires a robust Quality Assurance Department. The Quality Assurance Department has an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist. As the company continues to grow, this role has potential to lead into a managerial position.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Internal auditing of company procedures and processes
• Processing of Quality Assurance documentation, which includes review of certifications, creating certification packages, performing contract review, review/write/edit company procedures
• Review of certifications – consists of reviewing/verifying/approving/stamping incoming material certifications from vendors during the receipt inspection process.
• Review certifications to vendor purchase order, internal procedure, and military/commercial standards
• Contact vendor(s) to correct certifications, as applicable
• Creation of certification packages – consists of reviewing internal documents and the customer contract to determine what documentation needs to be include with shipment of a valve(s)
• Certificate of Conformance only
• Create document index listing and compile approved vendor certifications for component parts that are used in the making of valve
• Contract Review – consists of reviewing internal documents (drawings/bill of material/routings, part comments, etc) to customer contract to identify and ensure that manufacturing is meeting the requirements
• Create Contract Review Notice (CRN) when internal documents don’t coincide with customer contract requirements
• Providing support to other functional areas of company, such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Inspection, and Engineering Departments
• Inspection Department
• Receiving Inspection – will work with inspector during review of certifications
• Final Valve Inspection – will work with inspector during the creation of certification packages
• Receive acceptance tags/serial logs
• Answer any questions that may arise during the process
• Manufacturing Department
• Will work with supervisors and answer questions relating to contracts/orders being processed in assembly department
• Engineering Department
• Will work with Engineers when questions arise during contract review and/or during creation of certification packages
• Type of questions may include
• Bill of material doesn’t match customer contract
• Vendor Information Requests (VIRs) need submitted to customer
• Supplement to original contract needs reviewed
• Purchasing Department
• Will work with Purchasing during the certification review process
• Type of questions may include
• Vendor certifications don’t match purchase order – purchasing to help in getting resolution
• Send material back to vendor

Qualification & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and flexible
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions & standard work
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to evaluate a situation and provide a prompt assessment
• Willingness to defend positions in the face of schedule pressures or other reasonable challenges
• Must be adaptable, flexible professional who embraces teamwork and can work independently

Experience Requirements:

• Working knowledge of quality system requirements, such as ISO 9001 or MIL-I-54208
• Demonstrated Quality Assurance auditing experience; lead auditor qualification is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Control
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)
• Familiarity with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement principles is preferred
• Experience in Export/Import/ITAR/ECCN/EAR preferred
• Knowledge of government contracts and NOFORN

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality and/or Manufacturing related field from an accredited institution (OR equivalent relevant experience)

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled