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Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a quality control manager to support Letterkenny's Depot mission of repairing and modernizing U.S. weapons, air and missile defense systems, and the supporting infrastructure require a comprehensive understanding of industrial mission-critical environments. Supporting U.S. and Allied Forces at the Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) and overseas while continuously implementing new mission requirements is central to our approach. These efforts rely on a highly qualified workforce whose technical expertise, safety culture, and commitment to excellence ensure mission success. As a Quality Control Manageryou will oversee all contract quality requirements, ensuring services and deliverables meet established standards through regular inspections, performance monitoring, and compliance verification. Importantly, proactively identify issues, facilitate corrective actions, and engage with project leadership to maintain consistent, high-quality performance across the program.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Job ID
2025-20506
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Responsibilities
- Manages the Quality Assurance Department and associated functions. Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, continual improvement, and management of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program and Quality Management System (QMS) IAW ISO 9001. Responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and continually improving a compliant Quality Management System (QMS) IAW ISO 9001 within all departments on the project. This includes evaluation and continually monitoring, auditing, and analyzing to validate effective implementation and operation of the QMS.
- Evaluates the overall performance of all departments based on ISO requirements, statutory and regulatory requirements, PWS (contractual) requirements, and QMS requirements. May develop procedures, work instructions, and other documents to enhance functions and to increase compliance of ISO.
- Develops and implements an internal audit program and evaluates audit findings and results. Coordinates with department managers and supervisors for completion of Corrective and Preventive Action Reports (CARs and PARs) IAW applicable procedures. Monitors and assists with resolving corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
- Performs independent analysis, determines scope and course of action required, and develops plans to resolve problems. Conducts analysis and review of problems to determine root cause. Also identifies areas for improvement and initiates Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs) IAW applicable procedures.
- Conducts process and product measurements and analysis IAW ISO 9001.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 5-10 years of quality assurance/quality control experience in a manufacturing, depot, or industrial production environment.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; certification (LSSGB/LSSBB) preferred.
- Proven experience with inspection processes, quality audits, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) development.
- Familiarity with DoD depot operations, technical data packages (TDPs), and military quality standards (e.g., MIL-STD series) highly desirable.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Skilled in the use of quality measurement tools, gauges, and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
- Strong data analysis and reporting abilities, including trend identification and performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills with the ability to train teams and interface with Government representatives.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Secret Clearance required.
Job ID
2025-20506
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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