Quality Assurance Administrator

Valence; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays and floaters

On-the-job training

Job summary

Valence is seeking a Quality Assurance Administrator in Everett, WA (1st shift, 6am-2:30pm). Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour (DOE).

This on-site role reports to the Quality Manager and focuses on QA systems, SOP development, internal audits, and process improvement within a chemical/quality environment. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, 0+ years in quality surface finishing, and solid skills in office software and SPC tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years in quality surface finishing or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic SPC tools expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining quality systems and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support internal audits and the qualification of new processes.
• Help develop and document SOPs, process trees, and MRP-related controls.
• Track, analyze, and report quality data to support continual improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SPC

Simulators

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Quality Assurance Administrator

Reports to: Quality Manager

Location: Everett, WA

Compensation Range: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm)

Essential Functions

• Thorough understanding of quality assurance/control & chemical processing philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer satisfaction, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.
• Have a thorough understanding of management systems, including the development, documentation, and implementation of these systems with respect to domestic standards or requirements.
• Create, implement and maintain standard processing, equipment matrices and procedures to support compliance of flow-down through requirements planning, product realization planning and associated activities.
• Create, implement and verify the accuracy of standard process trees within material requirements planning (MRP) systems and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure process tree consistency and accuracy for like processes/approvals at each plant during the initial deployment of the MRP system.
• Perform internal audits and develop operational and quality procedures to support the qualification of new processes and approvals.
• Develop and have a thorough understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up.
• Create and support quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, and reporting results, using problem‑solving methods to promote continual improvement.
• Support product and process quality in accordance with established quality principles, planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems.
• Be able to support quality product applications in chemical processing, nondestructive testing, & surface enhancement processes and activities.
• Support each of the quality functions with flexibility to step in as needed to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Have a thorough understanding of and ability to implement problem‑solving and lean quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Be able to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate and implement process analysis and improvements. Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement risk analysis philosophies/methodologies and their applications.
• Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement readiness processes and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and speaking.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: 0 plus years of experience in Quality surface finishing

Computer Programming Platforms, SPC programs, and Simulators

Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

• Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this position.
• Occasionally: Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Frequently: Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• Constantly: Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Frequently speaking, constantly sitting, occasionally walking or standing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• 7 Holidays and 2 Floater Holiday
• On‑the‑job training, no experience required

Work Environment

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company).