Engineering Tech IV - QA Specialist (TISS, WA)

STi ( http://www.sti-inc.com ) is a private engineering contractor, founded in 1985, looking to fill positions for an upcoming long-term contract with the DoD. The contract is long-term and has a high level of job stability. STi would love to hear from you for positions that we have available at the site. Apply today and a STi team member will reach out to you shortly to begin the interview process.

General Description: STi plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWCDIVKPT’s Test, Training and Evaluation (TT&E) of Undersea Warfare (USW) Systems and Operational Readiness Assessment support for Acquisition and Fleet customers. STi conducts system evaluation activities throughout all phases of the acquisition life cycle including technology development, system design, development, production, and in-service readiness assessment. In performance of Test and Evaluation, STi plans and executes test programs; provides test environments that closely approximate war-fighting environments; provides methods for measuring system performance in those environments; and conducts performance analysis and evaluation of the systems under test. STi provides T&E planning, test execution and analytical support. STi supports Analysis and Assessment, Fleet Material Readiness, Signatures and Susceptibility and other Product Areas.

Job Description: (2.6.2)

• STi's QA Specialist provides quality assurance support to the Test and Evaluation Department by performing various functions in ensuring that set standards and compliance standards are achieved by audits and reviews quality data according to existing documents and procedures.
• STi's QA Specialist provides support for the programs within the Test and Evaluation Department that require training and training records such as core competency qualifications such as technical project manager; explosives; crane; production quality assurance inspector; program of record requirements such as MK30 and similar items.
• (2.6.2.1) Test and Evaluation Quality Assurance -
• STi's QA Specialist updates logs and performs reviews of current quality inspection indicator devices, monthly and as needed.
• STi's QA Specialist reviews submitted project plans to the quality assurance office for completeness and assign project plan number, as needed.
• STi's QA Specialist supports Repair Review Board (RRB) document management by assigning number and log completed RRB's, as needed.
• STi's QA Specialist reviews and update CAPA's by coordinating with points of contact, weekly.
• STi's QA Specialist updates quad sheet and CAPA report to support department quality metrics, weekly.
• STi's QA Specialist performs quality walk throughs in coordination with audit schedule and/or CAPA's.
• STi's QA Specialist supports System (Book to Floor/Floor to Book Audits) audits and reviews of Ordnance Information System (OIS) and of any explosives (including material not in OIS).
• STi's QA Specialist conducts crane lift observations, review crane certifications and proper handling procedures, as needed.
• (2.6.2.2) Training Coordination and Records Support -
• STi's QA Specialist coordinates training for program and specific topics, quarterly. Manages, records and audits Technical Project Manager (TPM) qualifications. Manages, records and audits Shipboard Work qualifications.
• STi's QA Specialist reviews and audits Explosive Safety qualifications including board chair and board member records.
• STi's QA Specialist provides Quality Management System Program Management training to each division and assesses the Test and Evaluation Department training needs for new and existing employees.