Senior Quality Coordinator

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k savings

Annual bonus potential

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Powell is seeking a QA Coordinator to support the Quality Team in implementing, training, and auditing the quality management system. You will manage the QA System platform, develop procedures, coordinate internal audits, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

The role requires QA experience, ISO 9001:2015 familiarity, and ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate audit reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years direct QA admin experience.
• ISO QA systems auditor qualification is required.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Understanding of Six Sigma or similar quality metrics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA System platform on Powell’s internal site, ensure documentation is up-to-date.
• Assist with QA procedure development and updates.
• Develop and review QA work instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and complete internal audits; write audit reports.
• Coordinate ISO Certification audits with third-party firm.
• Support development and updating of QC/QA metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze QC/QA metrics and drive corrective actions with teams.
• Use NCR system to assign and close non-conformances monthly.
• Represent Powell’s Quality System to customers during audits.
• Read, interpret, and apply ISO quality system standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Auditing and reporting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO quality system knowledge

Training and documentation

Strong written/verbal communication

Self-starter / proactive

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Visio

Job description

Job Description

The QA Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Quality Team in the implementation, training, process improvement, and auditing of the quality management system.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the QA System platform on Powell’s Internal Website ensuring that documentation meets the quality requirements, is up-to-date and assigned to the appropriate groups.
• Assist with QA System procedure development & updates.
• Coordinate the development and review of QA work instructions, policies, processes and procedures.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and completion of Internal Audits.
• Consolidate internal audit results and write final audit reports.
• Coordinate Powell’s ISO Certification Audits with a third party Certification Company.
• Support the development and updating of QC/QA metrics.
• Analyze QC/QA metrics for all departments and work with the teams to develop continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Powell’s Oracle based Non Conformance (NCR’s) System to ensure NCR’s are assigned to the appropriate department, and closed on a monthly basis.
• Build relationships with various internal customers throughout the company; including the QC team, engineering, project management, manufacturing management and shop personnel.
• Regular interaction with: QA Manager, QC Lead, QC Inspectors, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Management, Shop Personnel and Purchasing.
• Represent Powell and it’s Quality System to our customer for external audits.
• Assist with developing training class material and help support the maintenance of Powell’s training system.
• Read, interpret, and apply the ISO quality system standard.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or general education diploma is required; bachelor’s degree considered an asset (BA, BSc, etc.).
• Previous experience working in a Quality Assurance department.
• 5 years of direct experience as an administrator in a Quality Assurance department.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio.
• Qualified as an ISO QA systems auditor.
• Familiar with the ISO9001:2015 requirements.
• An understanding of Six Sigma or similar Quality measurement practices.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively write, speak and generally communicate to engage employees, management, and others in a productive and credible manner.
• Ability to write clear and concise audit reports.
• Exemplify a professional demeanor as well as a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of processes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency along with action-oriented work ethic.
• Self-starter with a drive to succeed.
• Ability to analyze problems, determine root cause and take effective corrective action.
• Ability to learn policies and procedures, work instructions and ISO standards.
• Ability to promote a positive quality culture.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications! Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

POWELL offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.