Senior Failure Analysis Specialist

Powerex; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerex in Youngwood, PA, seeks a Senior Failure Analysis Specialist to lead investigations of product returns and drive quality improvements. You will manage escalated RMA cases and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve recurring issues and implement corrective actions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and the ability to influence continuous improvement across the quality process.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2 years of experience in failure analysis, quality assurance, or RMA.
• Basic training in quality management system standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, Total Quality Management.
• Root cause analysis training and soldering standards knowledge (J-STD-001).

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations for high-impact or recurring RMA cases and internal failures.
• Work with engineering and quality teams to develop and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate documentation and reporting of all analysis activities and outcomes.
• Contribute to supplier quality improvement from field returns.

Skills

Failure analysis

Quality assurance

RMA processing

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Quality management training

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Powerex - Youngwood, PA 15697Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50,246.56 - $76,593.40 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: None

The Senior Failure Analysis Specialist leads complex investigations of product returns and drives quality improvements across the organization. This position manages escalated RMA cases and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve recurring product issues and implement corrective actions. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective leadership, and the ability to influence continuous improvement throughout the quality process.

WORKING PROCEDURES

• Lead root cause investigations for high-impact or recurring RMA cases and internal failures
• Work with engineering and quality teams to develop and implement solutions for long-term corrective actions.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing on product improvement initiatives
• Coordinate the documentation and reporting of all analysis activities and outcomes
• Contribute to supplier quality improvement by sharing insights from field returns
• Be able to complete any tasks in lower analysis jobs

DIRECTION OF OTHERS

• Coordinate with production to identify and address testing requirements

DIRECTION RECEIVED

• Works under normal supervision. Will take direction from engineering and quality teams for routine assignments.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field of study and two (2) years of experience in failure analysis, quality assurance, RMA processing
• Basic training in quality management system standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, Total Quality
• Management (TQM)
• Training in root cause analysis or comparable methodology
• Certified to J-STD-001 soldering standard

Preferred Experience Requirements

• Proficient in software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
• Effective communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

At Powerex, we are dedicated to equal employment opportunity. We provide a workplace that values diversity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to fair employment practices and creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for growth and advancement.