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Quality Assurance Specialist

ID
2023-19697
Category
Quality Assurance
Location : Location
US-IN-Crane
Minimum Clearance Required
Secret
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%

Overview

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (2023-19697):

 

Bowhead seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Crane, IN. The Quality Assurance Specialist will help with (SOP) development, document review, Ordnance SOP writing, Hazardous Material, Calibration, and 6S (Lean Management). 

Responsibilities

  • Duties will include the use of various Navy and Dept of Defense enterprise systems, as well as non-standard (local) data systems, and information repositories such as SharePoint and IPDM.
  • Support will include the following: preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Program Office, customer, end user, project leads, SMEs, and ISEAs. SOPs routing and approvals. 
  • Write Branch and Division level material regarding work methods and procedures related to Ordnance and Ammunition policies and procedures
  • Capable of managing several different tasks from various requestors.
  • Using Lean/6S procedures, conduct weekly inspections of organic workspaces and assist Division Quality Manager with inspections of additional workspaces. Update
  • Conduct monthly inventories of HazMat lockers, updating Safety Data Sheets, Tables of Contents, and usage reports as needed.
  • Identify factors affecting the compliance with existing 6S, HazMat, and Calibration policies and procedures.
  • Analyze existing processes for the purpose of gap analysis and alternative courses of action.
  • Using knowledge in DoD, DoN, & DLA orders/instructions, develop processes related to the movement, storage, and handling of small arms, crew served weapons, and Unmanned Aerial Systems.
  • Participate in monthly working groups related to Quality Control, Hazardous Material Management, and Calibrations.
  • Prepare written products supporting decision makers’ information requirements.

Qualifications

  • High School and 3 years of experience
  • Must possess excellent verbal/written communication and analytical skills, including the ability to develop general concepts into written procedures.
  • Background with technical writing or Ordnance and Non-Ordnance related Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • A self-starter who is comfortable working individually, as well as being a team player who understands the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and open communication ▪ Strong familiarity of military supply chain processes and product life-cycle management.
  • Familiarity of DoD acquisition, procurement, and business.
  • Ability to work at a Government facility in Crane, IN.
  • Position requires an understanding of software such as MS Word, additionally candidate will follow a template in such software.

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and or Crane Management System principles.
  • Previous experience in writing SOPs
  • Mid-level proficiency with Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint.
  • Previous experience working with templates in Word and other software. Tasking involves reviewing documentation in the templates that are utilized in certain software, no programming required.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a  security clearance at the Secret level. Applicants who currently hold a Secret level clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

 

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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