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Technical Quality Assurance Inspector IV

Sierra Nevada Corp.

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Kirtland Afb, NM
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

If you are a seasoned quality inspection professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Technical Quality Assurance Inspector III, you'll inspect aircraft systems, production components, and support fulfilling all contractual and quality requirements, as well as verify our aircraft installed systems, logistics operations, production components, and support functions. You'll inspect operational components for serviceability and proper installation, validate Field Service Technician’s work, develop and review operational procedures, and function as the on-site Aviation Safety Official. You'll capture and analyze statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards, as well as make recommendations for new or enhanced methods, procedures standards, and reporting. You'll build and maintain effective relationships with our customers and provide them with appropriate feedback and training.

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. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Responsibilities:

  • Auditing & Compliance – Schedule and conduct internal quality assurance compliance and special process surveillances on the defined locations assigned to him/her and participate in external audits when requested to ensure internal, customer, industry and/or regulatory requirements are being met.
  • Quality – Enforcement of SNC’s quality standards and requirements on all work that is performed. Enforce and help all levels of SNC employees recognize quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting SNC’s business goals. Insist that everyone be expected to demonstrate the highest work ethics when performing job functions, in dealings with their fellow employees, supervisors or outside customers, auditors or regulatory bodies. Provide Quality Assurance support, validation, and verification for upcoming aircraft modifications. Provide subject matter expert training to program personnel of technical aspects of contract completion.
  • Communication – Establish clear communication within and between SNC’s network to ensure consistency in what is expected related to training and Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Customer Relations – When required assist in investigations of external and internal non-conformances and prepare investigation reports for management.
  • Reporting Requirements – Send all Internal surveillance reports to management as required.
  • Safety -Implement and maintain the Aviation Safety Official responsibilities for the program.

Must-haves:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Proficient ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and documents
  • In-depth understanding of electrical wiring concepts
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Products
  • An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.


Preferred:

  • Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance
  • Experience drafting work instructions and SOP's
  • Experience with Network+, Security+, CCNA and/or A+
  • Experience with FCC or FCC GROL
  • Basic understanding of Spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or other measuring equipment
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.