Quality Assurance Tech-2nd shift

Camfil, USA; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Camfil, a global leader in air filtration and clean air solutions, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This role identifies non-conforming materials, maintains inspection records, and supports continuous improvement while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years QA or regulatory experience, reads engineering drawings, and is proficient in ISO 9001 auditing practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree from accredited school preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in quality assurance or regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of basic mathematics and statistics.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and auditing techniques preferred.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skilled in using measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, taper gauges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to enhance Dock to Quality (DTQ) inspection processes and documentation.
• Perform AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) inspections and ensure proper documentation and storage of DTQ records.
• Manage the Quality Control hold area and monitor items under review.
• Participate in Cycle Count and Customer Response System meetings to support inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Support the Calibration Program by coordinating equipment servicing, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance.
• Inspect returned goods under the Return Goods Authorization (RGA) process and assist in disposition evaluations.
• Review and archive Vendor Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Analysis.
• Lead and process Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including: Generating NCRs for incoming materials, Communicating findings to relevant teams, Trending NCRs and initiating corrective actions with suppliers, Maintaining the Vendor Performance Audit Log.
• Conduct internal audits per schedule and assist in documentation and follow-up actions.
• Maintain traceability and material preservation programs, ensuring proper documentation and inspection.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and documentation standards.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Statistics

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Taper gauges

Job description

CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.

The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com.

SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and compliance with internal and external standards. This position is responsible for identifying and addressing non-conforming materials, maintaining inspection records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The technician has the authority to accept or reject products and works closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence. The ideal candidate is a proactive and reliable professional who upholds company standards and fosters a respectful workplace culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary for the position.

• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to enhance Dock to Quality (DTQ) inspection processes and documentation.
• Perform AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) inspections and ensure proper documentation and storage of DTQ records.
• Manage the Quality Control hold area and monitor items under review.
• Participate in Cycle Count and Customer Response System meetings to support inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Support the Calibration Program by coordinating equipment servicing, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance.
• Inspect returned goods under the Return Goods Authorization (RGA) process and assist in disposition evaluations.
• Review and archive Vendor Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Analysis.
• Lead and process Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including:
  • Generating NCRs for incoming materials,
  • Communicating findings to relevant teams,
  • Trending NCRs and initiating corrective actions with suppliers
  • Maintaining the Vendor Performance Audit Log
• Conduct internal audits per schedule and assist in documentation and follow-up actions.
• Maintain traceability and material preservation programs, ensuring proper documentation and inspection.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and documentation standards.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

AUTHORITY: This position has the authority and responsibility to stop work if a condition poses a risk to safety, quality, or compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree from accredited school preferred.

5-10 years of experience in quality assurance or regulatory compliance.

Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, engineering drawings, and specifications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of basic mathematics and statistics.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and auditing techniques preferred.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skilled in using measurement tools including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Tape Measures
  • Taper Gauges

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas of the factory. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.