Quality Assurance Engineer

Atkins & Pearce Inc • Covington, KY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance professional at Atkins & Pearce will support the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS). This role focuses on process monitoring, root cause analysis, training, and driving data-driven improvements to ensure consistent quality across products and processes. The ideal candidate will emphasize preventive quality measures, empower cross-functional teams, and help address persistent quality challenges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or a related role.
• Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and process improvement tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret quality data.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for training and SOP development.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality challenges.
• Basic understanding of problem-solving techniques like 5 Whys, root cause analysis, or FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS Development and Maintenance: Assist with maintaining and improving QMS processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001). Support documentation updates and help transition systems to meet process-dependent standards.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Support: Assist with investigating recurring quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA). Focus on root-cause analysis to prevent defects and improve long-term process reliability.
• Training and Documentation Expertise: Collaborate with the Quality Manager to develop standardized work instructions, SOPs, and user-friendly quality aids to support a less-experienced workforce.
• Data-Driven Quality Monitoring: Collect and analyze quality metrics to identify trends, generate insights, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor KPIs and participate in improvement projects to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
• Team Empowerment: Support production teams through coaching and guidance on quality checkpoints, ensuring operators understand their role in maintaining quality standards.
• Change Management Support: Assist in implementing process changes or new quality systems. Help motivate and train teams to adopt new processes effectively.
• Focus on Preventive Quality Measures: Emphasize upstream quality improvements by identifying potential risks before they occur, reducing reactive efforts and ensuring consistent performance.

What This Job Offers

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