Quality assurance specialist job description

**Looking for an Exciting Career Move? It is Waiting for You at BAE Systems!**

**BAE Systems,** a **top-ten prime contractor** to the U.S. Department of Defense,enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. We have more than 80 locations across the U.S. and in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Germany, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

At **BAE Systems** , we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking to hire a **Quality Analyst** . The ideal candidate will be responsible for the QA program and processes. Review and provide feedback to the Government on the documents and deliverables ensuring that quality assurance requirements adhere to the best commercial practices and are in compliance with the applicable DoD/NSA standards. Establish and manage quality control standards to ensure professional, accurate, complete, and timely review and delivery of SE documentation.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

Eight (8) years experience in conducting quality assurance of systems and software processes on contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience in government systems and software engineering evaluation, including formal and informal audits and technical reviews, is required.

A Bachelor s degree may substitute for four (4) years of work experience.

Shall also possess the following capabilities:

+ Define, review, propose and develop process improvements for the SE Document Review and Preparation process

+ Perform Data Quality analysis of deliverables and documents.

+ Establish and maintain a process for evaluating system and software to include associated documentation

+ Monitor the level of quality throughout the system and software life cycle.

+ Establish and manage quality control standards to ensure professional, accurate, complete, and timely review and delivery

+ Conduct formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development life

**Quality Assurance Specialist II**

**77842BR**

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Position is responsible for assuring the consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good printing, proofing and production processes. Ensures and addresses any problems with the product is released, such as a misspelling or unintended messages. Responsible for monitoring, reviewing, routing and escalating requests.
Essential Functions:

Coordinates and facilitates printing requests from internal business customers.

Defines estimated completion dates required for all the printing and mailing of materials.

Tracks, maintains and provides status on print requests and notify management when dates are in jeopardy.

Proofs print requests, validates quality and coordinates with the print room and internal business customers to ensure accuracy and correctness.

Validates quality processes by establishing specifications and quality attributes, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures.

Participate in the planning and estimation of print requests in coordination with the print room.

Monitors the queue for new submissions and routes new requests to the appropriate department and/or queue.

Escalates issues logged in with the appropriate sense of urgency.

Identifies requests that may need assistance moving through the defined stages of workflow.

Assists other departments as needed with the creation of work requests.

Works with members of other departments to facilitate the routing, review, approval and continued operation of work through the system.

Identifies and implements process improvements to streamline print requests and other types of requests.

Recommends and communicates new solutions to solving existing problems.

Captures and reports to leadership detail and summary information that is needed to monitor the effectiveness of quality assurance procedures.

Performs other duties when assigned

Candidate Education: Required A High School or GED Candidate Experience: Required 5+ years of experience in print production with focus on quality assurance in a deadline driven environment

Required Other Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and knowledge of operating all relevant equipment

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Print Quality Assurance Specialist

**LOCATION:** Troy, Michigan

**REQNUMBER:** 1340369

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At BASF , we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.


We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.


And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2021. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!


Quality Assurance/Continuous Improvement Specialist (ID: 2202834)


Facilitate Continuous Improvement YB/GB projects at the Chattanooga Site.


Identify & select continuous improvement projects, set targets and track results. Support Lean Six Sigma training programs.


Lead/support continuous improvement workshops and kaizen events.


Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise (product/process capability) as required.


Drive successful LSS project sustainability and implementation of the four-year OpEx plan/roadmap. Lead key improvement projects for optimization and quality improvements to support site in meeting KPIs (ie capacity and FTQ). Lead improvements to reduce site internal NCM count.


Plant Optimization: Provide process improvement support towards efforts to improve plant productivity and product quality. Support plant Quality and Continuous Improvement strategies to plant processes.


ERP Exposure Reduction Process, Management Support: Assist plant leads with planning, scheduling, coordinate Chattanooga Site ERP activities as needed. Help drive a common corporate safety culture; be visible.


Generate interest and enthusiasm for process activities.


Ensure ERP information is being effectively communicated. Works under the collaborative direction and supervision of the Quality CI Manager.


Knowledge and Experience


The successful candidate for this position should have the following skills and experience:


BS Degree in Chemistry or Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering


1 years of experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment.


Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint required. SAP skills are preferred.


Must be able to work under limited supervision, primarily guided by specific assignment objectives.


Possess strong analytical and mechanical aptitude skills, and excellent individual and team skills


Must possess interpersonal communication skills working and collaborating successfully with other functions (Process Technicians, Engineering/Maintenance/Technicians/Contractors)


Strong awareness of and focus on behavior-based safety (ERP)


Strong interest in improving safety of co-workers, Personal Obligation (Walking the Talk)


Experience working with EHS, plant management/corporate leadership


A successful candidate for this position would preferably have the following skills and experience:


Strong personal commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement


YB Certification – or working toward completion within 1 years of position


GB Certification – or working toward completion targeted within 2 years in position


A successful candidate should demonstrate the following BASF global competencies:


Develops Self and Others


Demonstrates Customer Focus


Collaborates for Achievement


Embraces Diversity


Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You


Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your li (e and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.


The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.


BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.


Job: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians


Organization: N-EDN/OC-Production Chattanooga-60001288


Title: Quality Assurance/Continuous Improvement Specialist


Location: TN-Chattanooga