Quality Associate, Burst House, 1st shift - CARRJP00003247 - Charlotte, NC
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 leak checks, burst tests, post-test inspections, and critical quality checks are completed and documented in accordance with approved work instructions, control plans, and engineering specifications. The position audits testing-area readiness and compliance, verifies unit traceability and data integrity, captures and uploads audit evidence, and monitors containment activities related to test failures and supplied components. The Quality Associate documents and escalates nonconformances, test escapes, and process deviations, reports daily test results and quality trends, and collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering on findings, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and improvement effectiveness. The role also supports ISO 9001 requirements and performs component or feature verification as needed.
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 to stand or walk for most of the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and nonconformities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
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.
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 execution of leak checks, burst tests, and post-test inspections against approved work instructions, control plans, and engineering specifications.
- Perform two-layer verification of critical quality checks, confirming operators performed required inspections and tests correctly and validating the recording of results, dispositions, and rework actions.
- Audit test-area readiness and compliance, including equipment condition, calibration status, safety interlocks, fixtures, and adherence to standardized work.
- 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 audited units.
- Monitor and verify containment activities related to leak failures, burst-test failures, and supplied components affecting test performance.
- Communicate audit findings and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering.
- Track the effectiveness of implemented 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
