Quality Assurance Administrator-Junior

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At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you’ll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you’re ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Quality Assurance Administrator‑Junior to support the AMEWAS Corporate Office. The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 – $85,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position requires on‑site support and is not eligible for remote work.

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• Develops and maintains the management systems based on company strategic goals/milestones and demonstrates solid progress against the plan
• Manages all external registration requirements to ensure they are met
• Acts as a liaison with external bodies on all matters relating to registration
• Maintains and improves in line with business needs
• Implements all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensures that all in‑house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of internal processes and external certification bodies
• Updates quality documentation and communicates to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns
• Ensures that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all company and customer requirements and audits
• Introduces new systems and procedures appropriately based on direction of senior management
• Trains others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures
• Conducts regular internal and process audits of the QMS
• Ensures corrective actions are undertaken to address non‑conformities found
• Verifies closure of non‑conformities with Certification Bodies
• Holds routine management review meetings within the business and with Certification Bodies
• Manages the audit non‑conformity database
• Provides detailed analysis of nonconformities
• Ensures ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System as all scoped standards require
• Attends various meetings and actions/communicates instructions
• Produces written reports and makes presentations
• Undertakes continuous training and development
• Identifies business improvement opportunities within the organization
• Develops, implements and manages key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Sets department objectives/KPIs and reviews/assesses ongoing performance of direct reports
• Ensures KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting
• Reports on achievement of targets and identifies any actions required
• Conducts risk assessments of processes and tasks
• Motivates and coaches the team to operational success
• Promotes high standards through personal example
• Ensures each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
• Reviews, implements and updates performance reviews and risk assessments
• Communicates KPIs from the strategic annual plan to leadership

• AS Degree in Quality Management, Business Administration or related field OR 4 years of additional work experience (6 years total) in quality assurance, compliance, or quality systems management in a DoD or defense contractor environment
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to analyze data, generate reports and present findings to executive leadership/DoD stakeholders
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100 Rev D standards
• Experience with DoD contract quality requirements (MIL‑STD‑1916, DFARS, DCMA 8210, etc.)
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