QA Engineering Technician 2

Quality Control And Quality Assurance Specialist

Performs functions associated with quality control and quality assurance operations and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our manufacturing processes. This position involves nonconformance event processing and analysis, internal/external audit support, quality documentation review and processing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and integrity. May assist in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control.

Essential duties and responsibilities (performance expectations vary by level):

• Supports quality engineering activities such as change order processing, NCMR investigations, CAPA investigations, execution of validation protocols.
• Collects data and conducts inspections in the manufacturing process from receiving inspection to product release to support investigations led by Quality Engineers.
• Supports production through more presence on the manufacturing line and supports the inspection team with questions related to methods or processes.
• May support Quality Engineering with compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e., GLP, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma).
• Updates and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Ensures compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution.
• Supports and works on Nonconformance reports including work with cross-functional teams in nonconformance event assessment, QA verification, material disposition, etc.
• Performs regular line audit to ensure systems comply with requirements and are effective.
• Provides assistance and support to the Quality Engineering and Operations function in day-to-day production quality issues and implements correction/corrective actions.
• Identifies opportunities for process/quality improvement and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality/process efficiency.
• Communicates any concerns about work processes regarding environmental impact, health, or safety issues to their manager.
• Able to read and understand specifications and inspection criteria to apply criteria using appropriate and properly configured inspection tools.

• Able to review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Decision-making ability coupled with the ability to work on one's own initiative and with moderate supervision is required.
• Applies intermediate computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Assumes and performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and education requirements: Candidate must possess at least a diploma or equivalent and minimum 2-3 years of related experience. Proven experience in a quality control or related role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.