QA Analyst II | Melbourne, FL

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Individuals in QA roles are responsible for planning and implementing inspection processes, conducting tests, and analyzing the results to detect defects. They work to prevent errors and improve the overall quality of the final output. Key characteristics of QA jobs include attention to detail, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. These professionals play a critical role in customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of a brand or company.

company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U. S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents.

Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value. Responsibilities: · Serve a dual role: Quality Engineer and Quality Assurance · GMIP QE Affordability Process; Performs QE tier 2/3 evaluation/ review and analyses for determination

of either GMIP retention, revise to In-Line backssment (ILA) and/ or deletion(s). · Potential nonconformance MRB certification and approvals. · Performs Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), In-Line backssments, surveillance inspections, and tracks associated nonconformances on Artemis flight hardware and GSE processing.

· Performs insight/oversight of contractor operations. This effort will be focused on both flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). · Work with several systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and others. · Performs acceptance of GSE/hardware, receiving inspections, and QE review of Acceptance Data Packs (not including signing

of DD250 documents). · Performs/supports backssments & audits of contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products & services are produced per design documentation and engineering requirements.

· Supports development of government insight/oversight plan for individual contracts. · Performs WAD reviews to identify GMIPs and works contract surveillance for implementation/ completion of GMIPs. · Works with contractor Quality counterparts, engineering Subject Matter Experts, and other technical disciplines to resolve technical issues, address nonconformances, and other quality concerns. · Manages/tracks procurement status, Requests For Information, nonconformances, waivers, elevated risks, and any associated reports.

· Reviews contractor documentation for compliance to higher level Program level and contractual requirements. · Reviews government and contractor data and performs data analysis. · Identifies quality/safety issues, concerns, and potential risks that require mitigation. · Represents NASA Quality while interfacing with key NASA and contractor procurement stakeholders. · Performs inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, and test and checkout of GSE and aerospace flight hardware.

· Periodically tasked with overseeing efforts on ad-hoc assignments. Required Experience/Education: · Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technical field. · Experience: 6 yrs. of engineering, science, or technical experience. · Must have Quality Engineering experience. · KSC flight hardware, aerospace processing experience, and Procurement Quality experience is highly desirable. · Strong quality background with work experience in processing flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment that may include larger flight/GSE structures, system-level components, or smaller assemblies.

· Significant " floor-level" KSC experience with a variety of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc. ). Security Clearance Requirement: · Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test. Preferred Experience: · Ability to review quality/engineering requirements and specifications, contracts, statements of work, and higher level documents and translates those requirements into an effective insight/oversight quality plan and assure subsequent implementation. · QMS auditing experience.

· Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities. · Ability to clearly and concisely present plans, technical issues, and project status. · Ability to read & interpret drawings. · Proficiency with personal computers, specifically with using Microsoft Word and Excel. · Experience with (or ability to learn) virtual meeting products (MS teams, Zoom, etc. ) is highly desired. · Good team building/ cross functional teams and strong social skills. Essential Job Functions: Work Environment : · Office environment and operational areas - KSC Flight hardware and Ground support Testing Facilities · Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written.

· Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, contractors, and customers Travel Requirements : · Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U. S. ) Physical Requirements : · Requires sitting for periods of time at a workstation/ desk and / work in operational processing areas. · Ability to lift >15 lbs. Other Essential Functions: · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement · Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and pro vides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, xyz X@apt- and/or phone number (256.327. xyz X) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

insight/oversight of KSC NASA led procurements and Contractor procurements. Primarily focused on procurement of critical Ground System Equipment (GSE) but may also include flight hardware and work with a variety of systems: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U. S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative

Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value. Responsibilities: · Performs inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test, and checkout of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and aerospace flight hardware.

· Performs acceptance of GSE/hardware, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs. · Work with coworkers, engineering Subject Matter Experts, and contractors/vendors to verify quality/engineering requirements, resolve technical issues, address nonconformances, and document technical issues. · Frequently works independently at

offsite vendor locations. · backssments/audits of the support contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring products & services are produced per design documentation (quality and engineering requirements).

· Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effective of contractor's QMS activities and provide direct input to SA-F Quality management. · Perform Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPS), in-line backssments, surveillance inspections, and track associated nonconformances. · Perform insight & oversight of processing for EGS program as assigned. Focused on processing critical flight hardware and GSE. · Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyros, and pneumatics.

· Identify quality & safety issues, concerns, and potential risks that need mitigation. Required Experience/Education: · Education: High School Diploma · Experience: 4 yrs. minimum of direct procurement quality assurance experience. · QMS audits & backssment and quality surveillance (fabrication, assembly, test and checkout) practices. · KSC hardware/aerospace experience is highly desired. · Must be able to interact and develop excellent working relationships with various customers, peers, and management within and outside of KSC S&MA. Security Clearance Requirement: · Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test.

Preferred Experience: · Strong quality procurement background with technical experience in acquisition of critical / complex GSE and flight hardware that may be large structures system-level components, or small assemblies. · Quality experience in operations with a variety of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc. ). · Technical experience on aircraft, aerospace vehicles/ payloads, military systems is desired. · AS9100/ Quality Management System (QMS) auditing, compliance, and requirements backssment experience.

· Experience monitoring & evaluating contractor processing activities. · Experience with weld inspections and electrical harness assembly. · Ability to read/interpret drawings and specifications. · Auditing experience · Clear, concise communication and writing skills presenting plans, technical issues, and project status. · Proficiency with computers, using Microsoft products Word, Excel, etc. · Experience with (or ability to learn) virtual meeting products (MS teams, Zoom, etc. ) is highly desired.

Work Environment : · Office environment and operational areas - KSC Test Facilities and Supplier/Vendor Test/ Manufacturing Facilities · Full time: 40 hrs. /week, including occasional extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible shift rotation (1st, 2nd or 3rd). · Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written. · Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, contractors, and customers Travel Requirements : · Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U. S. ) periodically Physical Requirements : · Location: Kennedy Space Center and vendor/ manufacturing sites · Occasional Working at Heights required; extended periods of standing, stooping, and bending are possible.

Frequently works independently at offsite vendor locations. · Requires sitting for periods of time at a workstation/ desk and / work in operational processing areas. Ability to climb stairs. · Ability to lift >15 lbs. Other Essential Functions: · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement · Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee o r others EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and pro vides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, xyz X@apt- and/or phone number (256.327. xyz X) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify. Job Posted by Applicant Pro