QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MECHANICAL)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and -operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813.

Conducts Product Quality Management review visits to facilities within Defense Contract Management Agency regions and other government installations during the development, procurement and production cycles of assigned mission support items.

Collaborates on recommended revisions with Procurement, Engineering, Research and Development personnel to assure adequacy and feasibility of quality assurance provisions.

Participates in Pre-Award Survey (Bidder Review) panel meetings with representatives of Procurement Directorate, Production Planning, and Engineering to determine the adequacy of a prospective contractor's proposal.

Directs the performance of on-site Pre-Award Survey using as a basis the bidders previous Quality Index and/or history.

Plans, arranges and attends post award conferences with DCMA and contractor personnel to clarify responsibilities of contractor and government in accomplishing the quality assurance requirements.

Prepares reports of Product Quality Management visits indicating technical assistance given, observations, deficiencies, problems encountered and recommended corrective actions.