Quality Assurance Engineer - US Defense

100% onsite in Sterling Heights, MI

Long-term contract

$45-55/hr with a 9/80 work schedule

Candidate Requirements:

This role is open ONLY to US Citizens as all candidates must be eligible for secret security clearance (clearance requires US Citizenship). Please note, clearance isn’t required to start (only eligibility). Candidates who are Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), TN visa holders, H1B or F1 (OPT/CPT) candidates are NOT permitted in this role. This role is NOT open to corp2corp (C2C) or corp2hire (C2H).

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role 

• Perform Quality System evaluation of supplier’s capability and performance, especially as related to their Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide Quality Assurance oversight for procurement and acceptance of subcontractor and supplier products and hardware.
•  MR review and processing including application of appropriate quality provisions to MR’s, PO’s ,SOW’s etc. per all contractual terms. 
• Perform Source Inspection onsite at suppliers to review FPI inspection data, witness any testing including Acceptance Testing and perform Source Inspection of product as applicable at subcontractor/supplier facilities.
• Audit First Piece Inspection (FPI) reports provided by suppliers for accuracy and compliance to the Technical Data Package (TDP). Including - Source Inspections, First Piece Inspections, Acceptance Test Plans (ATP), and Acceptance Test Reports (ATR) review and approval. 
• Support third party evaluation of the suppliers QMS system including ISO 9001:2015, or AS9100D certifications from the supplier if available or conduct a supplier evaluation survey/audit. 
• Maintain approved supplier list (ASL).
• Understand manufacturing processes of fabricated hardware, (e.g. AWS/GDLS welding standards, MIL, SAE, DIN, ANSI, etc. standards).
• Support disposition of nonconforming products thru the deviation process including Material Review Board responsibilities.
• Prepare periodic reports, performance metrics and presentations describing progress and activities. Monthly metrics.
• Perform tasks in other areas of Quality Assurance as may be assigned.

  Qualifications Sought  

• 7+ years of experience. Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering discipline. Multiple years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Able to review drawings, understanding the application GD&T, Engineering Technical Data Package
• Ability to support travel to other GDLS facilities, Government installations and subcontractors.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Ability to work within an interdependent team.
• Must be able to communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100D.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Exposure to Oracle Applications, Teamcenter, TIPQA.
• Up to 25% travel CONUS, OCONUS
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance if required

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.