Quality Assurance

Powermatic; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Powermatic is seeking a QA Associate I to perform quality assurance activities under the QA Supervisor, aligning with the company’s QMS. You will support SOPs, internal audits, and 8D problem solving, while assisting in customer audits and documentation updates.

The role emphasizes metrology, wiring diagrams familiarity, and strong MS Office skills to maintain quality records and improve processes. BS required with 2+ years’ related experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of the importance of documentation.
• Abilities – Project Coordination and Time Management.
• Prior product familiarization/knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO 9001 knowledge

Metrology principles

Wiring diagrams

MS Office 365

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Documentation practices

Project coordination

Time management

Product familiarity

Education

BS in relevant field

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

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

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
• Strong understanding of the importance of documentation
• Abilities – Project Coordination and Time Management
• Prior product familiarization/knowledge preferred.