The QA Specialist is responsible for the supervision of the QA Staff and Document Control.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word Processing software.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing, and quality instructions.
Working knowledge of material compliance regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, Prop 65).
Strong understanding and application of statistical concepts and process control techniques.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
ISO 13485:2016 trained auditor or certified auditor
Responsibilities
Provide daily supervision, leadership, and operational direction for both Quality Assurance and Document Control personnel.
Review and approve QMS documents, SOPs, and quality records to ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable standards (e.g., FDA, GMP, ISO 13485).
Plan, schedule, host, and lead internal and external quality audits; drive audit findings through to closure via CAPA management.
Lead and govern the Change Control and CAPA processes, including facilitating Change Control Board (CCB) and CAPA Board meetings.
Review and approve material compliance declarations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, Prop 65) and provide technical/regulatory support as needed.
Develop, conduct, and maintain site-wide GMP and quality system training programs for personnel.
Oversee the non-conforming material (NC) area, approve Material Review Board (MRB) disposition decisions, and perform system holds or transfers.
Support as needed on managing the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process in coordination with complaint handling, investigations, and scrap activities.
Collaborate daily with QC Management and internal departments. Interface with internal departments, suppliers, vendors, and customers; manage customer-facing quality agreements, questionnaires, and international regulatory documentation.
Analyze quality metrics and trends to drive root cause investigations, track Quality Objectives (KPIs), maintain scorecards, and report outcomes to management.
Coordinate departmental readiness for Management Review meetings, including KPI compilation and reporting in support of the Management Representative.
Coordinate equipment calibration schedules with external vendors and monitor metrics to ensure tool and spare instrument availability.
Oversee quality record retention, archive monitoring, and purging; provide backup support for Document Control (e.g., CoC issuance, lot folder closure).
Interacts with and supports the entire Quality Department in daily continuous improvement activities.
Directly supervises 3 employees in the QA department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.