POSITION SUMMARYThe Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring manufactured product complies withcustomer quality plan, ISO 9001 QMS and general regulatory agency requirements. This is accomplishedby inspection and testing of in-process and finished products as well as incoming raw materials. Inaddition, the Quality Assurance Technician records and analyzes inspection and test data during productdevelopment and manufacturing. Quality Assurance Technicians follows through on and developcompany Quality System compliant work instructions and ensure adherence to best productionpractices and product quality standards, as well as monitoring the efficiency and cost-effectiveness ofproduct output.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM EDUCATION: High school or equivalent; or six months to one year related experience and/ortraining; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer skills including MS Wordand MS Excel.PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technicalschool.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in quality inspection and/or manufacturing desired.REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ASQ Certified Quality Technician is preferred.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: For physical demands and working conditions of position, seenext page.PRIMARY DUTIES 1 Inspect and release incoming raw materials. May perform visual inspection and/or physical properties testing, evaluate results, record information and report on the materials to determine product release approval status.2 Perform first article inspections, in-process and final inspections using inspection and testing equipment.3 Communicate product quality problems. Troubleshoot product quality problems incoordination with other departments.4 Perform all job functions in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.5 Complete quality documentation and records data into logs and databases.6 Handle and disposition non-conforming products and materials detected within the facility in accordance to company procedures and work instructions.7 Participate in an internal audit team and supplier development audits. Initiates preventive and corrective actions when necessary.8 Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.9 Sets up and perform tests on materials or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.10 When required, applies statistical process control to monitor and control a process. Enters data into computer databases for analysis and/or preparation of data charts and graphs.11 Represent the quality assurance department in daily operations meetings12 Train production personnel on new/revised product quality standards.13 When required, conduct Quality Systems and/or Product assessments at sub-contractor and/or Supplier site(s).14 Keep own and adjacent work area clean.15 Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.RequirementsPhysical Requirements The ability to lift/push/pull/move up to 25lbs, sit, stand, walk, bend.Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places and where the sound and noise levels are loud and distracting. Employee is required to wear protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hearing protection