Total 4 quality assurance control job vacancies in waterloo iowa

As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-9 your duties are below.

1. Develops the AASF Quality Management Plan (QMP) that documents the management and operational policies and procedures to ensure work processes, products, or services satisfy expectations and quality standards. Reviews Army materiel maintenance policies and operational procedures. Assesses quality assurance programs of other Department of Defense (DoD) services, and analyzes commercial maintenance practices to establish a comprehensive Quality Program (QP) for the AASF.
2. Develops quality assessment plans to evaluate and improve quality of maintenance production and work processes. Assessments include reviews of management and organization; quality systems; personnel qualifications and training; supply procedures; facilities; tools and test equipment; maintenance documentation; operations and training requirements, and equipment failures. Conducts evaluations to identify strength problem areas, failure trends, faults in methods and procedures, and other deviations from quality standards.
3. Develops local regulations and/or operating instructions for implementation of the quality assurance and reliability program and ensures compliance with procedures. Prepares quality assurance operating instructions, local forms, checklists, and other material.
4. Serves as quality assurance authority in the AASF. Acts as a consultant to higher-ranking personnel on quality assurance/verification matters. Provides the Logistics Management Officer/Supervisory Maintenance Test Pilot and maintenance supervisors with definitive technical information and advice on maintenance procedures and techniques. Resolves technical problems in support of the quality assurance program.-- Maintains the AASF master library. Manages technical publications accounts. Ensures that appropriate directives and operating instructions are current and complete.
5. Monitors the AASF publication improvement system to include the recommended changes to publications and blank forms (DA Form 2028) and material deficiency, and Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR). Provides findings and recommendations based on experience and technical judgment.
6. Manages the Safety-of-Flight (SOF) and Aviation Safety Action Message (ASAM) programs to ensure effective and timely accomplishment. Reviews incoming SOF/ASAM for applicability to AASF supported equipment. Evaluates technical and materiel requirements for compliance. Distributes SOF/ASAM to production elements for accomplishment. Monitors compliance actions and prepares and forwards compliance reports.
7. Monitors aircraft acceptance/transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements. Periodically reviews aircraft historical records and logbooks for accuracy and condition. Monitors the Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP).
8. Manages the weight and balance program. Performs equipment inventories; assures proper set up and calibration of electronic weighing apparatus; monitors aircraft weighing operations; verifies instrument readings, resolves weight and balance problems, and certifies weight and balance computations.
9. Performs command directed quality inspections and special inspections for all aspects of aircraft and associated equipment. Insures that compliance inspections are performed in accordance with standards. Records discrepancies, provides definitive corrective recommendations, and reviews adequacy of corrective action taken.
10. Performs inspections of maintenance shops for safety and condition of equipment. Monitors calibration of shop and test equipment to ensure serviceability. Certifies and maintains files of personnel authorized to perform quality inspections.
11. Performs management and compliance reviews over a wide range of functions within the AASF. Reports deviations and deficiencies. Prepares recommendations on the resolution of deficiencies affecting production or maintenance quality. Reviews and validates all locally developed maintenance procedures before adoption within the AASF.
12. Investigates equipment failure trends on aircraft airframes and components and systems. Makes recommendations to appropriate manufacturing agencies regarding equipment performance engineering design changes.
13. Incumbent is required to wear appropriate protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, ear protection, and hard-hat, and observe all safety precautions when accomplishing inspections.
14. Conducts formal training of quality assurance and quality compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills. Provides initial training for the certification of status symbol clearing authority. Provides refresher training for the maintenance of AASF quality standards.
15. Reviews and evaluates quality compliance inspections performed by production units. Audits the inspection process and methods, analyzes inspection reports, and re-inspects samples of inspections performed.
16. Performs other duties as assigned. D1065

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assesses both internal and external laboratory proficiency testing; monitors internal Quality Control programs; authorizes, disseminates, tracks and archives controlled documents.
• Manages and analyzes quality event databases; transfers and reports USDA/CDC Select Agents and secures and tracks primary reference standards.
• Assures that both the documentation and objective assessment needed by the client(s) to support laboratory results and Agency actions are in place and functioning.
• Provides guidance to laboratory personnel regarding the laboratory policy and/or resources.
• Provides quality assurance guidance for program, government or industry entities pertaining to lab quality assurance program, QMS, quality control, accreditation/certification, and ISO standard(s).
• Performs internal audits and targeted assessments, acts as liaison during external audits, and prepares and compiles the response to audit reports.
• Develops, modifies, evaluates, reviews, and approves Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures.

As a SUPERVISORY COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST, GS-2101-11 your duties are below.

1. Establishes local procedures in compliance with command and control policies of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Unified Commands, Air Mobility Command(AMC), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), National Guard Bureau(NGB), and federal. Informs the commander on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved. Responsible for writing mission plans in support of the wing's missions. Develops and constructs aircrew Quick Reaction Books (QRB) and operational reports package to support the mission. Serves as the command and control subject matter expert for all wing-planning activities. Manages and supervises the daily activities of the command post to include flying operations, console operations, administration, and training. Negotiates memorandum of understanding (MOU) with various agencies as required. Serves as the Point of Contact (POC) for the wing on all issues pertaining to command and control. Serves as the wing's representative to all command and control conferences, workshops, and working groups.
2. Ensures adequate protection and procedures are in place to safeguard resources, to include the physical security of the command post, the Crisis Action Team(CAT) and critical support systems. Develops procedures for emergencies and contingencies such as evacuation, bomb threat, etc. Serves as the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) for the command post COMSEC user account. Periodically reviews, validates, and projects COMSEC requirements to ensure required materials are in place to support the evolving missions. Ensures personnel are properly trained in the use of the COMSEC materials and procedures. Ensures command post complies with operational, communications, transmission, and computer security requirements. Serves as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for the wing's Top Secret Account. Ensures wing compliance IAW governing directives.
3. Serves as a key member of the CAT during operational events and briefs commander on all significant actions taken by the command post. Informs the commander on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved. Directs recall of wing personnel as required. Coordinates with other agencies in the development of all reference guides, checklists, and displays utilized by the CAT. Provides administrative support to track and log CAT events.
4. Manages all aspects of command and control reporting. Advises commander on status of all reportable events to include operational, Strategic Force Accounting Module (SFAM), situational reporting (SITREP), and Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS). Serves as the subject matter expert on all reporting requirements for base agencies.
5. Oversees the custodial control and accountability of the command post and CAT facility to ensure proper utilization of wing resources. Manages changes as a result of MAJCOM directives, to include the proper installation of new or upgraded systems and equipment. Develops initial budgetary requirements, programs available dollars and identifies unfunded requirements to support command post supplies, equipment, training, and travel based on mission tasking as well as fixed base operations.
6. Responsible for employee safety, command and control procedures, and work practices within the command post. Administers Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs as they pertain to the command post.
7. Monitors Inspector General (IG) and MAJCOM reports and write-ups for the command post. Interprets inspection findings, briefs commander and ensures applicable write-ups are answered. Devises and implements solutions to correct problem areas. Inspections include, but are not limited to, Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC), Headquarters 15th Air Force, Command COMSEC, Safety, top secret Control Account audit, and security. Ensures self-inspections are conducted and evaluates results.
8. Manages the activities of assigned personnel. Assigns general and specific tasks for the accomplishment of the mission. Plans the work schedule to support operational events on a 24-hour basis to include the scheduling of personnel leave.
9. Performs other duties as assigned. D1490

Job Description:

Job Summary:

NAVBLUE is currently seeking a Product Marketing Specialist focused on NAVBLUE’s Plan & Control and Analyze & Optimize value streams to drive the Marketing activities for the Americas region providing market and competitor intelligence, and developing analyses to successfully support NAVBLUE’s business targets.

Accountabilities:

• Assist in aggressively growing the business by providing technical pre-sales support and training with Marketing feedback and recommendations to the Sales team for assigned products and services.

• Specific responsibilities include supporting the execution of the Marketing plan, customer calls, customer presentations and / or demonstrations, supporting other NAVBLUE business lines activities including but not limited to bid management and RFP activities with Marketing feedback and recommendations.

• Stay apprised of current technology and airline business processes and practices in the market in an effort to be recognized as an expert in the specified technology and airline know-how relevant to NAVBLUE’s products and services, in particular for the Americas.

Dimensions:

• Order Intake & KPI targets: New Business, Renewals and KPIs based on Business development and Marketing targets - support with Marketing actions, analyses, feedback and recommendations.

• No direct management of Marketing team members, objectives and recruitment / turnover.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Support the Marketing activities for the objectives in the Plan & Control and Analyze & Optimize value stream(s) for the Americas

• Develop and complete regional market analyses (competition, current and forecast markets), and synthesize the outcomes to support the respective NAVBLUE business lines including, but not limited to: Portfolio Growth, Strategy & Partnerships, Customer Fulfillment.

• Support go-to-market strategies including sales tool-kit, sales force training and pricing policy development.

• Support Pricing strategy for assigned products and services with regional information.

• Support of the NAVBLUE Customer Feedback Loop (market research, customer focus groups, controlled entry into service and trial programs, and user forums).

• Support all stages of the sales cycle in Americas including, but not limited to, managing the leads qualification, supporting the opportunity pursuit planning and follow-up, preparation and delivery of presentations and demonstrations to customers, supporting customer meetings, and supporting the development of proposals and RFP (RFx) responses with marketing recommendations and feedback.

• Provide a communication path to the respective product managers relating to regional commercial and operational issues.

• Provide Marketing content and support for press releases, internal/external websites, blogs, social media, trade shows, and events and conferences.

• Demonstrate products and services using all types of tools (brochures, demonstrations, presentations) and articulate product capabilities and sales differentiators (unique selling points)

• Support NAVBLUE Air, the internal NAVBLUE Operations Control Center for customer experience.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training.

• Preference to have Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) training and certifications.

Experience & Capabilities:

• 3-5 years of marketing experience. 

• Flight planning and/or Ops & Crew Management system experience.

• Previous experience with a major Flight Operations solutions provider and / or major airline is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies:

• Must work effectively with others in a team environment as well as work independently with little supervision, depending on the task at hand.

• Capable of understanding and using enterprise software solutions.

• Capable of demonstrating high-level of product knowledge internally and to customers.

• Understanding of market trends in a fast moving environment.

• Have a clear understanding of product evolutions and priorities at all times.

• Must possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses. 

• Must possess strong analytical / critical thinking skills.

• Must possess superior product knowledge as it relates to the defined product suite.

• Capable of understanding and learning to use enterprise software solutions such as Salesforce, Qlik Sense, LoopIO, and Cirium.

Travel Required: 

• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.

Perks:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network

• Flexible hours

• Hybrid working environment (2 days in office)

• Free parking 

• Weekly Breakfast

• Vacation Days (15 - 25)

• Professional Development Day

• Christmas shut down

• Summer core hours 

• Strong work-life balance 

• Casual dress code 

• Competitive group benefits plan 

• Strong focus on mental health support benefits

• 5 Sick Days

• 2 Personal Days

• RRSP matching program

• Life Insurance

• Employee stock ownership plan

• Maternity & Paternity benefits

• Referral program

• Rewards and Recognition program 

• Training and Development Support 

• Monthly Lunch and Learns 

• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

• An active social committee 

• Organized Volunteer Events

• Game room, including a flight simulator!

• Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball etc.) with a shower on site

• Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

• And much more!

Not to mention, the aviation industry’s ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

How to Apply:

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

*There will be a preference for internal employees*

About Us:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio. 

NAVBLUE is also proud to have been recognized as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2024. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. It was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs within the area. Plus, NAVBLUE was recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2024. We are excited and grateful for both these recognitions. We realize that it is our employees that have allowed us to succeed and will allow us to continue succeeding.  

NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age. 

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world. 

The Future is Yours for the Taking:  https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceYY 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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