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The Quality Assurance Representative will support the space program located in New Orleans, LA. RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide support on all quality areas to include Quality Plans, Surveillance Plans, Inspection Instructions, First Article Inspections, and Nonconformance resolutions.Provide technical reviews for assurance of quality requirements compliance during hardware production and manufacturing processes.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.Maintain current, company and customer training and certifications to maintain a quality inspection stamp and meet stamp warranty expectations.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.Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspections, monitor and/or perform nondestructive test/evaluation, 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.Knowledge of higher-level quality assurance (ISO/AS) system requirement documents and can interpret and apply QA system level requirements while performing all quality assurance duties.May be required to initiate corrective action reports, document/report inspection results and monitor corrective actions implementation for effectiveness.Maintain current, company and customer training and certifications. Specifically, SMA STEP 1 and Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) certifications.Work as part of an integrated team with Bastion Technologies and NASA SMA personnel to resolve surveillance and examination result questions and communicate technical issues to project engineers to ensure compliance.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 a High School or equivalent.Must have a minimum of 7+ years of recent and related work experience.Possess the ability to read blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.Possess the ability to prepare written documentation of inspection results using company/customer forms or software.Must be knowledgeable in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality System Requirements.Candidates should be comfortable with adapting to changing environments (work assignments, customers) quickly in support of the mission.DESIRED:The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with NASA Quality Systems and procedures.Knowledge of MAF manufacturing and/or aerospace related experience.One or more of the following NDE Level II certifications: Eddy Current Testing (ET) or Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT) Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT) minimum Level II is desired.Previous experience working with aerospace flight critical hardware in an ESD/FOD sensitive environments, witnessing critical quality assurance and assembly operations of various components and complex assemblies.Mechanical Inspector with experience utilizing calipers, micrometers, optical measurement devices and other shop tools. Experience in creating written reports for inspections/SMA surveillance assignments.WORK LOCATION: This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.This position may require travel to MSFC, SSC, KSC, to support SLS Programs, and/or Supplier/Vendor locations for Source, In-Line and/or Government Mandatory Inspections as required.Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.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 be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.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 the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.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, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. 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.WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. 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.#AssociateLevel#LI-OnsiteBT-26045This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.
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