Quality Assurance Representative

Huntsville, AL
2013 Cox Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816, USA

Quality Assurance Representative

Program(s): MSD-V4R/V4L and Fire Con Pro

Summary
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We are seeking a detail-oriented QAR is responsible for ensuring program products, processes, records, and deliverables comply with contractual requirements, Government quality requirements, applicable regulatory requirements, and the SPS Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001:2015 requirements. The QAR provides onsite quality oversight for MSD V4R/V4L and Fire Con Pro operations and serves as a primary quality interface supporting Program Management, Operations, Contracts, suppliers, DCMA, ACC, and Government customers.

The QAR supports quality planning, production and final inspection, configuration integrity, Government acceptance readiness, nonconformance management, continuous improvement, and Return to Manufacturer (RMA) activities. The position supports SPS operations at 2013 Cox Avenue and 101 Electronics Blvd in Huntsville, Alabama, and other program locations as required.

• Quality Planning
  • Define and maintain program quality objectives, standards, inspection criteria, and acceptance requirements consistent with the contract, approved quality plans, and work instructions.
  • Develop and maintain inspection and test plans for finished products and production processes.
  • Ensure required work instructions, control plans, and checklists are established, compliant, and effective in achieving first-pass quality outcomes.
  • Implement QA controls to verify QC processes remain stable.
• QMS Effectiveness and Independent Quality Oversight
  • Serve as the Program onsite QMS representative and coordinate directly with the SPS Quality Manager.
  • Verify QC functions and production processes are compliant, documented, and effective.
  • Conduct internal audits, inspections, and random in-process production audits against Government requirements, program work instructions, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
  • Exercise authority to place product or processes on quality hold when contractual, configuration, inspection, traceability, or workmanship requirements are not satisfied, and coordinate disposition with Program Management and the SPS Quality Manager.
• Product Sampling and Inspection
  • Establish and execute product sampling processes in accordance with contractually applicable Government sampling requirements, approved quality plans, and procedures.
  • Classify and document deficiencies in accordance with applicable contract, quality-plan, and inspection criteria.
  • Perform in-process and final inspections and document objective evidence of conformity.
• Configuration Management
  • Ensure configuration items are correctly identified, controlled, and traceable.
  • Verify reviews, approvals, and configuration changes are completed and incorporated as required.
  • Maintain records that accurately reflect “as-designed” and “as-built” configuration-card data, and UID/IUID information, where applicable, against approved program documentation.
  • Track approved modifications, deviations, waivers, ECPs, and configuration updates against contract requirements in coordination with Program Management, subcontractors, and the SPS Quality Manager.
• Documentation, Traceability, and CDRL Support
  • Maintain quality records in an audit-ready condition for internal, customer, and Government review.
  • Prepare and submit Final Inspection Reports and other required quality documentation through established program and Contracts channels.
  • Fully support the MSD PM in completion of required CDRLS. At a minimum, CDRL A027, A033, and A034 require submission through the PM to Contracts Manager.
  • Maintain a current quality continuity package identifying open NCRs/CAPAs, pending inspections and Government…