Location: Melbourne, FL
Company: Bastion Technologies
as directed by the quality manager. Provide leadership and direction to quality assurance staff to include monitoring staffing levels, training, scheduling, performance and more. Conduct routine quality management system audits to assure conformance with contractual and company requirements.
Perform audits, which includes audit preparation, execution, report development, non-conformance tracking, and follow-up/closure activities that meet schedule demands. Assign and lead departmental tasking to include developing project planning estimates, establish, and verify quality control principles are followed, and develop project quality metrics to assure conformance with contractual requirements.
Perform special audits or inspections on request, targeting areas of particular interest. Issue, verify, monitor, and validate effectiveness of corrective and prepare preventive action (CA/PA) plans.
Routinely monitor and inspect equipment and facilities and audit processes to determine that conditions are in accordance with contract requirements. Perform quality control functions to include site inspections, configuration control walk downs, review of workmanship standards, facility and habitability reviews, and brief management on findings. Identify and exercise judgment in identifying attributes or situations which may lead to a future risk, noncompliance, or safety and environmental
impact to the contract. 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 or U. S. naturalization due to the sensitivity of customer related information. This position requires a Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Must have a bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or computer science, or related field. Must have 10+ years of recent and related quality assurance work experience.
In lieu of degree: Candidates with 14+ years of related work experience will be considered. Knowledge of Aerospace Standard AS9100 or ISO9000. Ability to work in industrial/administration spaces, often in remote environments where hazards are present that requires specialized training (fall protection, energized equipment, forklift operation, etc. ). DESIRED: Knowledge of Department of Defense, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Aerospace Standards, Air Force, and Government Technical Orders. WORK LOCATION: This position offers a hybrid work schedule. This position may require some travel.
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, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Bastion participates in e-Verify. #Mid Senior Level #LI-Hybrid BT-23161 Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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· 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.
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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
