Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in La Place, LA

The Quality Assurance Specialist (NDT LEVEL II) will support the SLS Stages Element/Engine Section of the MSMAS contract located at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in Louisiana.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute quality and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements in accordance with customer approved quality assurance plans/policies and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspection, and end item inspections.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 non-conformance reports, document/report inspection results and monitor corrective actions implementation for effectiveness.
• 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 minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, with 10 years of recent and related work experience.
• Must meet the minimum recommended level II requirements per NAS-410 and/or Company's Training and NDE Certification Requirements in at least two of the following methods: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic (RT), Eddy Current (ET).
• Provide documented evidence of previous formal training and experience hours and previous certification records in NDE/NDT/NDI.
• 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.

DESIRED:

• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) minimum Level II
• 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, micometers, optical measurment devices and other shop tools.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position may require travel to supplier and vendor locations for Source, In-Line and/or Government Mandatory Inspections as required.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• 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 have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• 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 time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

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, and flexible work schedules (when available). 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.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. 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.

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his position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.