Quality Associate

Composite Energy Technologies Inc • Bristol, RI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Associate supports both quality assurance and quality control initiatives regarding Production and Operations to ensure that customer requirements are met, and any discrepancies are resolved. This position reports to the Quality Manager and provides technical support, leads inspection department functions, determines validity of discrepancies, resolves customer and internal non-conformances, and determines root cause.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, and 5-7 years of experience in related field
• Proficiency with standard testing tools including calipers, micrometers, depth gauge, pin gages, scales, 3D Scanning, and height gages (Trimos)
• ASQ Certified Inspector
• Experience as a trained ISO 9001-2015 internal auditor
• Ability to be organized/focused in a distracting environment
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and highly organized with outstanding attention to detail
• Experience with problem solving methodology (ie. 5Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, etc)
• Must have strong analysis and reporting skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be a citizen of the United States

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Calibration experience
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Responsibilities

• Organize, collect, and analyze quality data to ensure that product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Identification and verification of current documents, drawings, and procedures for specific processes
• Investigate quality issues and trends from customer complaints, NCRs, CAPAs, etc. to identify actions required.
• Produce customer reports for deliverables which can include C of C, charts, graphs, or other customer required info.
• Maintain the non-conforming material log to support material review board meetings
• Perform internal and supplier audits, issue audit reports, and follow up to close out actions which address findings with Quality Coordinator.
• Participate in continual improvement activities, such as 6S, SPC, Kaizen and other Six Sigma projects
• Support sustaining CET ISO 9001 certification.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED