Quality Assurance Manager, Calibration Laboratory (Depot)

Company: Centurum
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssures consistent quality of production, repair and restoration by developing and enforcing good industry practices, Depot standard operating procedures (SOP), and appropriate NIWC policies and procedures. Validates processes; provides documentation; and manages staff. Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; and implementing change. Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories. Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures. Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods. Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations. Continues to develop working knowledge of all operating standards, practices, and procedures, including safety procedures. Supervises quality assurance inspectors, ensures priorities, schedule, and quality assurance is maintained. Provides OJT and instruction as necessary.REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCEFive (5) years' Quality Assurance experience in restoration/repair depot with emphasis on managing quality management systems (ISO9001:2008 or equivalent).Trained in Calibration Laboratory Auditing techniques/practices (e.g. attending ISO 17025 Lead Assessor training).Be familiar with the Calibration Laboratory QMS.Be familiar with METBENCH and METBENCH Calibration Management System (MCMS).Requires Basic Electrical and Electronics formal education.Requires Formal Calibration Education: Any of these classifications:Navy NEC: 6673, 6718, I25A, I31A, 719B, 95AA, 1589, 729A, 4675, 765A.Marine MOS Codes: 2871, 2874, 6492. Army MOS: 35H, 94H.Air Force AFSCs: 2P031, 2P051.American Society for Quality Certified Calibration Technician (ASQ-CCT).EducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentTravel Required: 0%Work Location: San Diego, CAThis position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.PREFERRED SKILLSQuality Management System (QMS) experience that is compatible with ISO 9001:2008.Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 2/3 is a plus.REMARKSMust be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.Compensation: $35 - $62 an hour / 73K to $129K per yearCompensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD25-41, Quality Assurance Manager, Calibration Laboratory (Depot)***BenefitsFull-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

• Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum's corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
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