The Quality Assurance Specialist/Mechanical/Precision Assembly will support NASA on the SMAS Contract in MSFC, Huntsville, AL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate is knowledgeable of higher-level quality assurance (ISO/AS) system requirement documents and capable of interpreting and applying QA system level requirements while performing all quality assurance duties.
• Candidate will execute quality requirements in accordance with customer approved quality assurance plans/policies and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspection, and final end item inspections.
• Candidate will perform accurate mechanical, physical and visual inspections, monitor and/or perform process surveillance using witnessing/monitoring techniques and verify test result/documentation of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per approved inspection documents/specification requirements.
• Candidate will initiate non-conformance reports, document/report inspection results and monitor corrective actions implementation for effectiveness.
• Candidate will maintain current, company and customer training and certifications to maintain a quality inspection stamp and meet stamp warranty expectations.
• Candidate will work with company and customer personnel to resolve inspection questions and communicate technical issues to project engineers to ensure compliance with final product specification requirements.
• 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 High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 5 YEARS years of recent and related work experience.
• Candidate will possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality System requirements, possess the ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• Will have previous experience working with flight critical hardware in an ESD/FOD sensitive environments, witnessing critical assembly operations and testing of electrical cables and components and other complex assemblies.
• Fully capable of performing measurements utilizing various meteorology equipment (calipers, micrometers, shadow graphs, dial indicators, etc.) to ensure compliance to engineering requirements.
• Familiar with torquing operations on NASA flight hardware per agency requirements (NASA-STD-486)
• Preferred candidate will be capable of performing as-built versus as-designed reconciliations on flight hardware.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Stand or walk - Employee is required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of his or her work.
  • Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects.
  • Lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
  • Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects while carrying tools and equipment; Stoop, kneel and crouch.
  • Vision, see well (naturally or with correction), color and acuity requirements apply for NDE related postions.

DESIRED:

• Past experience working with NASA Flight hardware.
• Past experience initiating non-conformance reports, document/report inspection results and monitor corrective actions implementation for effectiveness.
• Past experience resolving inspection questions and communicate technical issues to project engineers to ensure compliance with final product specification requirements.
• knowledgeable of higher-level quality assurance (ISO/AS) system requirement documents and is able to interpret and apply QA system level requirements while performing all quality assurance duties.
• Position requires a competent communicator (verbal and written) with ability to work harmoniously and effective with Bastion management, co-workers and appropiate levels of customer personnel. Required to be regular in attendance (per agreed to work hours) and available for 2nd, and 3rd shifts, occasional overtime and travel may be required.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite. Required to be regular in attendance (per agreed to work hours) and available for 2nd, and 3rd shifts, occasional overtime and travel may be required.
• Some travel may be required.

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 time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of 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.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

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.

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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