Quality Assurance Supervisor - AIMD Program - Kingsville, TX

Requirements

• Promote, implement, and monitor the Vertex Quality Management Philosophy throughout the AIMD program
• Maintain daily liaison with the Site Managers, Government team members, and on-site personnel to address issues relative to the Quality Assurance Program
• Determine the level and type of quality audits needed through daily statistical analysis of problem areas
• Provide a systematic and efficient method of gathering, analyzing, and maintaining information on maintenance and material defects that impact the AIMD Program production effort
• Review incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the Maintenance Department and the AIMD Program as a whole
• Evaluate existing methods, procedures, and/or systems for any potential process improvements or cost savings
• Establish necessary controls to ensure the quality procedures apply to the program and ensure the production of acceptable end products meets and/or exceeds customer specifications and contractual requirements
• Review contract requirements and Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure compliance with quality standards, as required
• Perform quality review of any proposed contract changes, modifications, and sub-contracts to ensure compliance
• Perform as the Technical Data Management Officer and provide oversight of the Central Technical Publications Library
• Monitor the trend analysis program for the AIMD program to identify adverse trends and take action to correct any adverse trends identified
• Investigate and take action on ALL customer complaints regarding quality
• Establish a technical task forces to investigate trouble areas and provide recommendations for corrective action to the Site Managers
• Be familiar with ISO 9000 Quality System Standards
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to program quality and reliability
• Monitor the performance of assigned staff under the AIMD program to ensure compliance with established standards
• Exhibit positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses, and co-workers
• Assist co-workers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary
• Manage all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies
• Provide technical assistance to Quality Assurance Supervisors/Representatives and production personnel who are required to make QA decisions. Periodically accompany QAR’s on inspections to monitor and evaluate their performance
• Review NALCOMIS Reports/Inquiries, MAFs, WOs, DRs, and hazard reports for discrepancy trends and specific problem areas
• Coordinate with the DBA/SA to develop discrepancy trends and applicable charts and graphs necessary that depict quality performance. Provide assistance in determining root cause of sub-standard performance and develop recommendations for improvement
• Ensure QAR’s are briefing contractor and field maintenance teams on the Tool Control and FOD Prevention Program requirements. Report discrepancies to the TCP and FOD Prevention Program managers
• Establish and maintain liaison with other maintenance and rework activities to obtain information for improving maintenance techniques, quality of workmanship, and QA procedures
• Monitor contract compliance by all maintenance activities through the audit and surveillance requirements as defined in the Quality Assurance Procedures Manual
• Ensure Product Quality Deficiency Reports, Hazardous Material Reports, Technical Publications Deficiency Reports, and Explosive Mishap Reporting are submitted as required
• Provide site Quality Assurance Monthly Data Report to Program/Site Manager
• Ensure compliance with all established general and industrial safety rules, and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment
• Ensure all Maintenance Instructions (MI), Checklists (CL), and Quality Procedures (QP) are complete and current prior to distribution
• Provide communications and coordination for the site with the Madison PMO as required
• Maintain the highest ethical personal and professional standards

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources