Quality Assurance

Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance Associate I (QA I) will perform the quality assurance functions under the direction of the QA Supervisor and in accordance with Powermatic’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide direct assurance to customers via QMS info packet and/or direct response to customer Quality System questionnaires.
• Assist with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality document updates as processes change.
• Support the management of Powermatic’s formal 8D Problem Solving system, including quality-related problems originating externally as well as quality-related problems originating internally.
• Assist during customer audits, ISO audits, and other external audits.
• Support the management of Powermatic’s Internal Audit Program.
• Support the oversight of Powermatic’s Critical Tools Program.
• Support precision cleaning activities through review of cleaning records, acceptance data, and documentation release for the cleanroom.
• Perform other quality related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Understanding of quality management systems and how to improve upon them
• Knowledgeable of ISO 9001: 2015 standards
• Familiarization of wiring diagrams/schematics
• Understanding of the principles of metrology
• Education – BS in relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years of quality related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Proven experience as a Quality/ Process Administrator or relevant role
• Solid Technical Skills – working knowledge of MS Office 365
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytic mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strong understanding of the importance of documentation
• Abilities – Project Coordination and Time Management
• Prior product familiarization/knowledge preferred.