Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance

Abstract

Provide Mission Assurance Representatives (MAR) which are ``boots on the ground`` and the ``Eyes and Ears`` for the MDA Director at government and contractor facilities. These are Government Mission Assurance and Quality experts provide oversight ranging from production work to the executive management. Conduct QS Mission Assurance Audits which are one of MDA`s most effective methods to effect change among the MDA contractors and suppliers. Focus on processes and procedures; audits performed on contractual requirements, internal requirements and industry best corrective action assessments. Provide Subject Master Experts that attend all technical reviews, i.e. Design, test, and mission readiness reviews, to ensure mission assurance principles, quality practices and procedures are implemented across the BMDS. Develop overarching quality guidance such as the MDA assurance Provisions (MAP) for MDA. Review vehicle pedigree documentation ensure all integration and testing rework and repair is performed within approved processes. Provide technical expertise in internal ``Top Level Decision`` technical meetings to identify and determine is a mission assurance/safety/quality subject is properly represented and /or needs to be elevated to the Director. Quality Provide on -site full up Quality Assurance coverage on all flight test to ensure mission success and all processes and procedures are adhere to, and no short cuts or deviations occur. Provide quality Subject Matter Experts that attend all technical reviews, i.e. Design, test and mission readiness reviews, to ensure quality practices and procedures are implemented across BMDS. Develop overarching quality requirement documentation such as the MAP for MDA. Ensures the integrity and standards are maintained on all system parts and processes through manufacturing and implementation. Provided quality for on-site formal recording and resolution of non-conformances and anomalies during test per MDA/BMDS requirement Initiate and lead on-site ``Joint Government and Industry Team`` field support and expertise to assist when critical sole source suppliers are failing. Team conducts stake holder initiatives to revamp sole source suppliers by assisting them in getting healthy and perform at ``world class`` level. Provide on-site full up Quality Assurance coverage on all ground test to ensure mission success and all processes and procedures are adhered to and no short cuts or deviations occur. Safety Responsible for the Safety and Occupational Health for NCR, HSV, Ft. Greely, and VAFB. Responsible for ensuring the complete overall safety of workforce for Civilian, Contractor and Military personnel. Ensure overall System Safety. Verification and assurance that the BMDS system is safety compliant from design development through operational (software, mechanical design, and operations). Provide 24-7 On-site support to ensure operational safety of systems. Verify that all systems are functioning and tracking against actual verified targets and all associated processes and procedures are strictly followed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
MD32_0603890C_4_0400_PB_2011

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  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).

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