Quality Associate, Burst House, 2nd shift - CARRJP00003245 - Charlotte, NC

Wilson•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Associate performs independent audits and inspections of Burst House testing operations for Air Cooled products, including helium and pressure-based leak testing where applicable. The role verifies that tests, inspections, results, dispositions, and rework actions follow approved work instructions, control plans, and engineering specifications. It also checks test-area readiness, equipment condition and calibration, safety interlocks, fixtures, and adherence to standardized work. The associate documents and escalates nonconformances, test escapes, and process deviations; verifies test traceability and data integrity; and captures and uploads audit photos and evidence. The role monitors containment for leak failures, burst-test failures, and supplied components that affect test performance. Working with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering, the associate communicates findings, supports root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and tracks improvement effectiveness. The position reports daily test results, audit findings, and nonconformance trends, supports ISO 9001 requirements and internal audit standards, and performs component or feature verification as needed. This is a 100% onsite, second-shift position in Charlotte, North Carolina. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM, with occasional weekend overtime based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or inspection.
Ability to lift and move materials up to 35 pounds repeatedly and stand or walk for most of the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work onsite in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the second shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM.
Occasional weekend overtime based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Experience in a technical field.
Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office software.
Working knowledge and experience with Oracle and SAP.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and nonconformities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

Perform independent audits and inspections of Burst House testing operations for Air Cooled products, including helium and pressure-based leak testing as applicable.
Verify proper execution of leak checks, burst tests, and post-test inspections in accordance with approved work instructions, control plans, and engineering specifications.
Perform two-layer verification of critical quality checks, confirming operators completed required inspections and tests correctly and that results, pass/fail dispositions, and rework actions are accurately recorded.
Audit test-area readiness and compliance, including equipment condition, calibration status, safety interlocks, fixtures, and standardized work adherence.
Identify, document, and escalate nonconformances, test escapes, and process deviations in the quality management system.
Verify traceability and data integrity for Burst House testing, including unit identification, test parameters, results, and retest requirements.
Capture and upload traceability photos and audit evidence for all audited units.
Monitor and verify containment activities related to leak failures, burst-test failures, and supplied components impacting test performance.
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to communicate audit findings, support root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and track the effectiveness of improvements.
Report daily Burst House test pass/fail results, audit findings, and nonconformance trends.
Support and enforce ISO 9001 quality system requirements and internal audit standards.
Perform component or feature verification as required, such as fittings, welds, joints, caps, and labels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager, Production Supervisors, or Trainer.