The Quality Assurance Technician ensures materials and products meet the highest quality standards by adhering to internal specifications and external regulatory guidelines. This detail-focused role requires expertise in manufacturing and production processes, coupled with extensive knowledge of product testing and quality procedures. Working within the manufacturing team, the technician identifies defective materials, maintains records, resolves nonconformances, and drives continuous improvements. They collaborate with team members and leadership to address recurring issues, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Standards Implementation: Enforce company policies and regulatory quality standards in all manufacturing processes.
• Product Testing and Evaluation: Perform, document, and analyze chemical and physical tests on in-process and finished goods.
• Auditing and Compliance: Conduct quality audits, identify deviations, and determine root causes for nonconformances.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate quality complaints with the production team and implement corrective actions per company and regulatory standards.
• Process Optimization: Develop, update, and implement quality control procedures to improve processes and product standards.
• Defective Product Management: Identify and handle rejected materials by overseeing reclassification, repairs, retesting, or removal from production.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records related to quality data, nonconformance findings, and experimental projects.
• Operational Audits: Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with procedures and suggest actionable improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring quality issues and recommend process enhancements and standard updates for operational efficiency.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance to department leaders on project work and experimental operations.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, chemistry, or a related field; OR equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance experience, preferably in industrial manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database tools.
• Strong mathematical ability, including statistical analysis and geometric concepts.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Acumen: Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and data analysis skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication for clear documentation and reporting.
• Reasoning & Adaptability: Ability to interpret technical information, solve abstract problems, and manage multiple tasks.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with occasional exposure to moving machinery.
• Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts as needed by management.
• Comfortable in non-climate-controlled environments with frequent walking and climbing of stairs.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 15 lbs.

Other Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.