Quality Assurance - 1st shift

Accelevation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

First-time homebuyer program

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to monitor Operations and ensure product quality and compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements. The role performs inspections, process audits, and supports NCRs, CAPA, and RCA activities to drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, maintain quality records, and enforce GDP within the QMS framework.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Ability to perform inspections with basic measurement tools (calipers, tape measures, gauges).
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality within a QMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on parts, assemblies, and finished goods to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Conduct routine process audits to verify adherence to Work Instructions, SOPs, and 5S practices.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Document and report nonconforming materials, initiate NCRs, and support RCA and CAPA activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the QMS by enforcing GDP.
• Provide feedback to improve work instructions, inspection criteria, and overall process efficiency.
• Participate in internal and external audits, as needed, to support compliance efforts.
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection data.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Measurement tools

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Your Impact

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for monitoring and supporting Operations to ensure product quality and compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable standards. This role performs routine inspections and process audits, verifies conformance to drawings and work instructions, and supports the management of nonconformances. The Quality Assurance Specialist also assists with root cause analysis and corrective actions, maintains accurate quality records, and promotes consistent adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS). Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on parts, assemblies, and finished goods to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.


• Conduct routine process audits to verify adherence to Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and 5S practices.


• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.


• Document and report nonconforming materials, initiate NCRs, and support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.


• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.


• Support the QMS by enforcing Good Documentation Practices (GDP).


• Provide feedback to improve work instructions, inspection criteria, and overall process efficiency.


• Participate in internal and external audits, as needed, to support compliance efforts.


• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection data.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions,


• Ability to perform inspections with basic measurement tools (calipers, tape measures, gauges).


• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.


• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality culture, and ability to support QMS requirements including documentation and process adherence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ISO 9001 manufacturing or fabrication environments


• Background in quality inspection, process audits, nonconformance management, NCRs, CAPA, or structured problem-solving


• Understanding of manufacturing workflows such as fabrication, machining, assembly, or material handling.

Experience with 5S or Lean/Six Sigma.

Exposure to supplier quality management or vendor inspections.

• Competitive salary and performance bonus (if applicable)


• Paid time off


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• First time homebuyer program (if applicable, based off comp)


• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment


• Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds


• Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile


• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes


• Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind


• Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre‑hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.