Quality Assurance

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)

1. Provide direct assurance to customers via QMS info packet and/or direct response to customer Quality System questionnaires.
2. Assist with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality document updates as processes change.
3. 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.
4. Assist during customer audits, ISO audits, and other external audits.
5. Support the management of Powermatic’s Internal Audit Program.
6. Support the oversight of Powermatic’s Critical Tools Program.
7. Support precision cleaning activities through review of cleaning records, acceptance data, and documentation release for the cleanroom.
8. Perform other quality related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

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.