Quality Assurance Specialist- NDE/NDT/NDI Level II / III (BT-26105)

Quality Assurance Specialist- NDE/NDT/NDI Level II / III (BT-26105)

The Quality Assurance Specialist- NDE/NDT/NDI Level II / III will support the Safety and Mission Assurance Services II (SMAS II) contract located at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA.

Responsibilities:

• Preferred candidate will have at minimum, Level II certification experience in one or more of the following nondestructive testing methods in accordance with NAS-410 requirements: Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) with preferred experience in PAUT, Eddy Current Testing (ET), or Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Execute quality assurance and nondestructive testing requirements in accordance with customer-approved quality assurance plans, policies, and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and end-item inspections.
• Perform process surveillance using witnessing and monitoring techniques and verify test results and documentation for raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with approved inspection documents and specification requirements.
• Maintain current company and customer-required training and certifications necessary to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and 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, conduct and/or monitor nondestructive testing and evaluation activities, and verify inspection and test documentation for raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Apply knowledge of higher-level quality assurance system requirements, including ISO and AS standards, and interpret and implement QA system-level requirements while performing all assigned quality assurance duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 7+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Must have at minimum, be Level II certified in PAUT in accordance with NAS-410 requirements and able to provide documented evidence of previous formal training, experience hours, and prior certification records.
• Must maintain the physical agility necessary to perform Quality Assurance inspections and successfully pass required medical examinations, including those related to Confined Space Entry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical charts, specification sheets, and complex engineering documentation.
• Ability to prepare written documentation of inspection results using company and customer forms or software systems.
• Must successfully pass a visual acuity examination in at least one eye, either natural or corrected.
• Ability to initiate non-conformance reports, document and report inspection results, and monitor corrective actions for effectiveness.
• Maintain current company and customer-required training and certifications necessary to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and warranty expectations.
• Must possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality System requirements, or equivalent industry standard, possess the ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.

Desired:

• Level II certification experience in PAUT and Eddy Current Testing (ET) is a highly desired skill.
• Preferred candidate will have previous experience working with 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 measurement devices and other shop tools.
• Experience working with aerospace flight hardware.
• Experience executing quality requirements in accordance with customer approved quality assurance plans/policies and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspection, and final end item inspections.

Work Location:

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

Background Investigations Required:

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

Drug and Alcohol Screening Required:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

Standard Bastion Requirements:

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

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, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. 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.

Workplace Excellence:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. 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.