Quality Assurance Specialist - Entry Level

Aerotech, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

47d

About The Position

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible. Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including: Bonus payments every 6 months Rich health plans Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Specialist upholds the corporation’s commitment to quality and continual improvement. This position collaborates with all departments to promote QA awareness and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS). The QA Specialist manages the company’s calibration process, coordinating services, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with QMS requirements. Additionally, the role provides as-needed support to QA leadership and Quality Engineers with the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, internal and external audits, continual improvement initiatives, and KPI monitoring.

Requirements

Understanding of Quality Assurance principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Effective communication skills (in person, remotely, and in writing)
Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly learn, JIRA or similar process control system.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Willingness to do what is necessary to achieve the goals of the business
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree related to science or technology
Zero to three years experience in quality assurance or manufacturing field
Combination of education and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Interfaces with all departments to ensure a constructive, efficient approach to QA awareness and adherence
Ensures adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS)
Manages Calibration process including maintaining calibration database, scheduling and coordinating calibration services, documenting and analyzing calibration data, and ensuring compliance with QMS requirements.
Manages onsite calibration visits by coordinating with and assisting calibration technicians and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient scheduling, preparation, and execution.
Provides as-needed support to QA leadership and Quality Engineers by assisting with CAPA process (Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions) in addressing quality-related issues.
Assists QA leadership in schedule development, individual audit planning, and conducting of audits as part of the Internal Audit process.
Assists QA leadership with facilitating Registrar audits of the QMS both in person and remotely.
Provides as-needed support to QA leadership with customer Quality Audits both in person and remotely.
Provides as-needed support to QA leadership in reviewing and implementing continual improvement initiatives.
Provides as-needed support to QA leadership and Quality Engineers by assisting with company-wide KPI monitoring, measurement, analysis, and reporting.
Pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build personal knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.
As assigned