Quality Assurance Specialist

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: This position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Quality Assurance Division, performing Non-Destructive Evaluation inspections, supporting aviation readiness, ensuring compliance, and contributing to mission-essential maintenance operations.

Administer general, specific, and practical examinations for production Non-Destructive Test (NDT) inspectors and maintains the centralized depot qualification and certification tracking.

Conduct metallurgical investigations and non-destructive evaluations independently or jointly with engineering personnel on incoming materials, components in storage, and down-depot production items to identify material anomalies.

Serve as technical evaluator for shop-floor special processes such as welding, plating, cutting, forming, and heat treatment of metals and verify non-destructive and destructive test results.

Assist senior specialists in evaluating emerging inspection technologies, automated tools, and upgraded testing methodologies for depot workload integration.

Research, review, and assist in formulating local process specifications, inspection criteria, and standardized work instructions for overhaul, repair, and modification programs.