GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Product Assurance Specialist assists Quality Engineers with the design, development, and execution of quality assurance and control systems. Ensures end item deliverable products meet all customer/agency quality and functional requirements. This position will have responsibilities and assignments locally at KUAS Sacramento, Oklahoma City and/or on CONUS or OCONUS deployment sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in design reviews, prepares inspection plans based on drawing requirements, and compares manufacturing instructions per drawing requirements.
• Develops solutions to prevent and/or resolve product and manufacturing process non-conformances.
• Performs validation of First Articles.
• Perform process surveillance activity on product non-conformances throughout their lifecycle.
• Participates in or leads continuous improvement projects to eliminate scrap and reduce rework operations.
• Participates in or leads root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Supports the Quality Inspectors ensuring products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Reviews and/or prepares documentation to support product/system delivery, including configuration and documentation verification.
• Reviews and updates Non-Conformances (NCs) based on assigned actions.
• Participates and supports internal audits conducted by KUAS Compliance Department.
• May participate and support Material Review Boards (MRBTF) on assigned programs or projects.
• Ensures safety and efficacy of manufacturing and/or maintenance operations on systems or components in accordance with manufacturer's and/or customer requirements.
• Determines acceptability and proper configuration of aircraft or other complex systems by performing routine and required validations in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines prior to customer delivery.
• Responsible for system delivery activities which include hardware end-item acceptance with customer and or Government agencies.
• Witness product acceptance testing and supports Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), as required.
• Creates end-item acceptance reports and assures proper deliverable documentation packages are present (e.g., logbook)

In Support of Field Operations (when using KUAS owned assets):

• Assist deployment lead with identifying proper infrastructure/assets are available to support field activities including aircraft maintenance and flight operations.
• Assists with all pre-flight activities and confirms pre-flight readiness.
• Participates in post mission/operations debriefs.
• Assists in failure analysis activities, as required.
• Monitors accuracy of maintenance logs, aircraft logs and quality records.
• Attends Operational Readiness Review meetings.
• Ensures personnel are trained on critical (e.g., munitions, ordinance) pre-flight and post-maintenance inspections.
• Assists in coordination of transfer/shipment of customer/Government properties, as required.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficient with the use of a computer, including the ability to enter and retrieve information.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing work priorities.
• Possesses or able to obtain US Passport/VISA.
• Holds or able to obtain US Government security clearance.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• FAA aircraft inspection certification.
• FAA Aircraft & Power Plant License or, equivalent positions/responsibilities with time-in-service in US Military.
• Experience with machining and composites manufacturing.
• Quality experience in DoD or aerospace industry.
• Knowledge and experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001:2008.
• Experience with Government problem reporting systems.
• Experience with Government logistical support command/systems.
• Experience using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiar with IPC standards.
• America Welding Society/Certified Welding Inspector.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of diversified maintenance and or inspection experience as an Aircraft and Power plant mechanic on fixed or rotary wing aircraft.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and or manufacturing environment.
• May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise level, high pressure equipment, chemicals, and shop traffic.
  • Must be able to perform and or supervise all activities normally found in aircraft maintenance and aircraft flight facilities.
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
  • May work extended hours or weekends, including deployments which may require prolonged stays for up to 3 weeks.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
  • May require pre-employment and annual vision exam to certify ability to conduct NonDestructive Testing per NAS410 Certification Standards.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

15% Travel required between KUAS and customer/vendor locations.