Quality Assurance Specialist - 2+ Years

MW Components; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Screw Machine in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist who will support the Quality Department with administrative tasks, training coordination, document control and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate across departments to drive quality system projects and maintain essential records.

The role focuses on training programs, audit support, data reporting, and maintaining compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements, while contributing to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred in business, manufacturing, quality or related field.
• Minimum of two years in manufacturing/quality administration.
• Experience with AS9100 environments preferred.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work cross-departmentally and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, Lean and 5S preferred.
• Experience with ERP and quality software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track employee training, certifications and retraining.
• Coordinate quality training sessions company-wide.
• Develop and deliver training on quality procedures and 5S/CI.
• Collect, analyze and report survey results and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain controlled quality records and document archiving.
• Assist with document control, revisions and retention.
• Coordinate corrective actions, audit findings and communications.
• Draft and distribute emails, summaries and action lists.
• Maintain quality spreadsheets, databases and metrics.
• Assist audits for customers, internal and third parties.
• Support surveys and compliance requests from customers and suppliers.
• Maintain training and audit records and regulatory docs.
• Support QMS initiatives for AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Participate in CI projects for efficiency and standardization.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and minutes.
• Perform other duties and special projects.

Skills

Training coordination

Document control

Quality data analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Lean manufacturing

5S

Excel

ERP systems

Quality software

Cross-department collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Business Administration/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Document management systems

Quality management software

Job description

Accurate Screw Machine
Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA

• Pay or shift range: $31 USD to $36 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : No

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Specialist provides administrative, organizational, and continuous improvement support to the Quality Department. This position will support all quality control tasks while being responsible for coordinating quality-related activities including training programs, document control, internal communications, customer and supplier surveys, quality system projects, and departmental improvement initiatives. This person will grow their Quality Assurance knowledge, working directly for the Quality leader to enhance our whole product line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and track employee training activities, certifications, qualification records, and retraining requirements.
• Coordinate quality training sessions for employees throughout the company.
• Assist in developing and delivering training materials related to quality procedures, 5S initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Compile, analyze, and report survey results and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain controlled quality records and ensure documents are properly scanned, filed, and electronically archived.
• Assist with document control activities including revisions, distribution, and retention of quality documents.
• Coordinate corrective actions, audit findings, customer requests, and quality-related communications between departments.
• Draft and distribute emails, meeting summaries, action lists, and quality communications.
• Assist in maintaining quality department spreadsheets, databases, and performance metrics.
• Assist with preparation for customer, internal, and third-party audits.
• Support customer and supplier surveys, forms, questionnaires, and compliance requests.
• Assist in maintaining training records, audit records, quality reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives related to AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, organization, waste reduction, and process standardization.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing/quality administration.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or AS9100 environments preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across all departments.
• Understanding of document control practices and record retention requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles preferred.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Experience with ERP systems, document management systems, and quality software is a plus.

Travel Required

No .

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