Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, you will perform a variety of technical, administrative, and programmatic analyses of supplier industrial processes. Location of position: GSA; Federal Acquisition Service (FAS); Office of Shared Services Delivery; Office of Fleet Management; Fleet Supplier Service Center; Supplier Management and Compliance Division. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Position can be filled in any of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Ft. Worth, TX; Kansas City, MO You will perform the following duties: Assesses, reviews, analyzes, and monitors contractor performance via onsite evaluation of contractor systems, processes, procedures, products, and records. Participates in and independently plans, schedules, and conducts pre-award assessment conferences with prospective contractors (bidders) for the purpose of evaluating bidder understanding of requirements and obligations and the bidders' ability to effectively meet the requirements of the solicitation. Provides contracting officers with timely, complete, and accurate assessments of bidder capabilities in detailed written analyses/reports of findings and recommendations regarding potential successful performance in the event of awards. Interacts with various agency portfolio, management, and contracting personnel nationwide. Performs onsite visits to assigned contractor locations within a defined geographic area. Supports contractor performance in support of GSA Fleet and agency Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) automotive procurement programs and to identify and mitigate potential contractual and supply chain risks. Performs regularly scheduled reviews of contractors utilizing a variety of auditing methods and techniques to analyze and assess Compliance to contract and order requirements. Plans, prepares, participates in, and/or conducts formal or informal briefings/presentations and other customer interactions to communicate technical, quality, reliability, and product support capabilities offered by FAS; resolve technical problems; champion customer technical requirements and needs; and develop techniques and procedures designed to enhance customer service.