Location
Chesapeake, VA / RemoteType
Regular Full TimePay Scale
$30-$33 per hourRequired Qualifications
- NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI) Certification required
- Basic Coatings Inspector / CIP Level 1 Certification required
- Able to obtain a Government facility security pass (DBIDS)
- Familiar with ISO 9001 quality systems
- Shipyard background is preferred
Summary
The Quality Assurance Technician will manage and take responsibility for all quality-related activities independently, with a clear understanding and application of Quality Management System documentation, including policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions relevant to their work scope. This role involves working with customers and vendors to understand and meet their requirements and expectations, including international communication across different time zones and cultures. The technician will develop, maintain, and manage key business/vendor relationships and oversee product release from the international supply chain. Utilizing their knowledge and experience, the technician will facilitate root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions. Additionally, they will analyze data, identify trends, and ensure the implementation and maintenance of corrective actions.
Quality Assurance Technician – Thermal Spray Solutions
Kymera International, with over 100 years of tradition in metal powder manufacturing, operates production facilities and sales offices with technical consultancy in 10 countries on four continents. Offering a variety of specialty alloys, including aluminum, copper, tin, and zinc, the product portfolio includes powders, pastes, ingots, and granules used in aerospace, chemical, automotive industries, and various industrial applications.
Work Location: In Person (Travel Required)
Thermal Spray Solutions, a Kymera International company.
1105 International Plaza B,
Chesapeake, VA 23323
www.kymerainternational.com
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Must be detail-oriented.
- Perform “I,” “V,” and “G” hold points and critical coating inspections on Naval, MSC, USCG, and/or commercial vessels.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Closes out all QA documentation for customer review or audit when requested.
- Conduct QA training throughout the corporation as required.
- Perform Nondestructive examination methods (VT, PT, MT, and/or UT) at Level II/III as required.
- Develop inspection plans and reports for various project personnel to follow by, assisting in the preparation of QA workbooks for AIT work and researching customer specifications and drawings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Able to withstand environmental factors such as:
- Outside weather conditions
- High, precarious places
- Exposed to fumes and airborne particles
- Very loud noise level
- Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:
- Stooping
- Bending
- Squatting
- Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and king posts)
- Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)
Experience Required:
- QA: 1 year (Required)
- Non-destructive testing: 1 year (Required)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
- Extensive knowledge and experience with manufacturing and casting processes. Including Titanium & Aluminium.
- Extensive understanding of quality management systems, control, assurance, and standards
- Confident with the use of Document management and product life cycle management toolsets
- Lead Auditor – Minimum ISO 9001 – 2015
- HND / Degree level or demonstrate suitable experience
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Manufacturing Facility
- Warehouse
Travel:
- Willing to travel globally to Italy, Europe, USA, with potentially short notice, up to 75% of the time.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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