. Prepare QA/QC reports to higher authority.. Qualify key personnel in the QA program.THE DIVISION OFFICERDivision officers make sure that all divisionpersonnel receive the necessary QA training andqualifications for their positions and that they carry outtheir QA responsibilities.THE QUALITY ASSURANCECOORDINATORThe quality assurance coordinators (QACs) aresenior petty officers on collateral duty. If you areappointed to this position, you will train other QApersonnel, conduct interviews for prospective QApersonnel, and administer written examinations for QAqualifications.THE SHIP QUALITY CONTROLINSPECTORIf you are a work center supervisor, you will mostoften be appointed and trained in the collateral duty ofship quality control inspector (SQCI). In those roles,you will be deeply and directly involved in QA Youmust be familiar with all aspects of the QA program andthe QC procedures and requirements of your specialty.As an SQCI, you should act as an inspector or assign acollateral duty inspector at the same time you assignwork to be sure the work is inspected in progress and oncompletion. Do not allow anyone in your shop to do afinal inspection on his own work. Inspections normallyfall into one of the following three inspection areas:lllRECEIVING OR SCREENING INSPEC-TIONS apply to material, components, parts,equipment, logs and records, and documents.They determine the condition of material, properidentification, maintenance requirements,disposition, and correctness of related recordsand documents.IN-PROCESS INSPECTIONS are specific QAactions that are required in cases where youcannot know whether the job was done rightwithout the inspections. They includewitnessing, application of torque, functionaltesting, adjusting, assembling, servicing, andinstallation.FINAL INSPECTIONS are done after a task orseries of tasks is completed. An example is aninspection of work areas after several personnelhave completed tasks.Most commands that have a QA program will issueyou a special ID number that will identify you as aqualified SQCI. In addition, the QAO will assign apersonal serial number to each shop SQCI as proof ofcertification. Use the number on all forms and tags thatrequire initials as proof that certified tests andinspections were made. This will provide documentedproof and traceability to show that each item or lot ofitems meets the material and workmanship for that stageof workmanship. Personnel who serve as SQCIs havethe following responsibilities:Develop a thorough understanding of the QAprogram.Train all work center personnel until they arefamiliar with the QA/QC requirements that applyto your work.Be sure all level A shop work done by your workcenter personnel meets the minimumrequirements in the latest plans, directives, andspecifications of higher authority and thatcontrolled work packages (CWPs) are properlyused on repair work.Inspect all level I work for conformance tospecifications and witness and document all testson level I systems.Maintain records and files to support the QAprogram and be sure they follow the QA manual.When your people do acceptance tests, be suretest personnel use measuring devices,instruments, inspection tools, gauges, or fixturesthat have current calibration stickers or records.When an inspection is beyond the capability ofthe ship’s QA inspector, be sure a qualifiedinspector accepts the work before the ship installsthe product.Report all deficiencies to the ship’s QAC andkeep the division officer informed. Help thedivision officer and QAO conduct internal auditsand correct discrepancies.WORK CENTER CONTROLLEDMATERIAL PETTY OFFICERIf you supervise a work center that has level Imaterial, you must be sure the procedures that governcontrolled material are followed. You will usually8-3
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