Quality Control Associate

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Rotem Smart Electric America is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Associate to support QA activities in a manufacturing environment, maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), conduct inspections, support First Article Inspection (FAI), and ensure products meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, with QA background or coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System per ISO 9001.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities including reviewing drawings and specs.
• Perform or assist with incoming material, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Verify products meet engineering drawings, technical specs and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, nonconformance reports, and other QA docs.
• Assist with identifying defects, investigating issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Support internal and external quality audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production and supplier teams on quality issues.
• Help monitor manufacturing processes to identify defects and reduce rework.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve inspection processes and product quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hyundai Rotem Smart Electric America is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Associate to support quality assurance activities within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), conducting inspections, supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, and ensuring products meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing. A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a background or coursework in quality assurance is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, including reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, inspection results, and related documentation.
• Perform or assist with incoming material, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Verify that manufactured products meet engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, nonconformance reports, and other quality documentation.
• Assist with identifying product defects, investigating quality issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Support internal and external quality audits and help ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, production, and supplier teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Help monitor manufacturing processes to identify defects, reduce rework, and improve product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve inspection processes, product reliability, and overall quality performance.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing quality, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of quality management principles and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical specifications, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing quality.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and ISO 9000 quality management principles.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) and inspection documentation.
• Exposure to electrical equipment, electrical components, wiring, control panels, or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with nonconformance reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Corrective Action.
• Internship, academic project, or practical experience related to manufacturing quality or electrical product testing is a plus.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic technical and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn quality standards and inspection methods.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Strong commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.