The Quality Assurance Specialist ensures consistent product and service quality according to company standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Coordinate calibration system and assure that all equipment is calibrated on time.
• Work with operations and engineering to identify opportunities for improvement and coordinate implementation of actions.
• Perform risk analysis (FMEA).
• Participate in the development of inspection plans.
• Develop, review, and adjust the company's quality standards as needed.
• Perform routine quality compliance audits and make appropriate recommendations.
• Gather and present product-quality data and reports.
• Train employees on quality standards and ensure they're consistently met.
• Prepare accurate production estimates and track costs to meet quarterly and yearly company financial goals.
• Create quality standards manuals and operational guidelines.
• Collaborate with outside and/or governmental contacts regarding safety, compliance, and inspection requirements.
• Communicate with vendors as required for obtaining service quotes necessary to maintain the instruments and equipment, plus issue supply request for purchase order issuance.
• Lead and complete any specific projects/tasks, as assigned.
The Quality Assurance Specialist performs regular quality checks and demonstrates a keen attention to detail.
• Presents quality assurance reports to managers and has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collects and analyzes data and has excellent organization, reporting, and project management skills.
• Keeps up to date on industry standards, specifications, and regulations, and is diligent about incorporating these requirements into the production-quality process.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Works well independently and in a team environment.
• Support department and company objectives with other duties as required.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education / Experience
• High school diploma or GED -Bachelor's or associate's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Quality assurance certificate, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of safety requirements and legal standards
• Experience in calibration/instrumentation discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Annual salary
AZT060
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Grand Prairie
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
No Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years