Description

As Quality Control Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining a Quality Plan with our customers to cover an inspection process of materials and/or products for conformance to specifications. You will also be responsible of quality control processes, covering support for customers’ non-conformity investigation and solution, as well production processes, including the eventual support to customers related to testing techniques.

Responsibilities:

- Obtain the quality control requirements based on customer's documents, as well applicable to industry standards, to assure the quality of products the first time.
- Verify product/material meets requirements of CSA specifications and customer’s unique specifications. Compares products with work order.
- Maintain up-to-date records of required third party inspections.
- Examine product/material for defects. Reject defective product/materials and records type of defect.
- Monitor performance in required areas and according to agreed-upon standards.
- Work with customers and suppliers where quality issues are impacted and/or affected.
- Pulls inventory, package and protect product, as required.
- Maintain database (MS Excel).
- Develop/improve internal and external processes and procedures.
- Participate in internal and external audits to meet ISO 9001 std.
- Other duties and tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
- 2+ years of industry experience preferred




- 2+ years of quality assurance / control experience preferred
- ISO 9001 Auditor experience preferred
- Working knowledge of a computer-based ERP systems preferred
- Working knowledge of quality management systems preferred
- Knowledge of 6 Sigma and or Lean Manufacturing Principals preferred
- Knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical components preferred
- Ability to read datasheets and technical documentation
- Ability read test reports and make appropriate and accurate recommendations
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience knowledge of Supply Chain processes, such as Sales and Operations Planning, MRP, Forecasting, Demand and Supply Planning, Indirect Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics.
- Experience with supply chain applications for Inventory.
- Excellent communication and support skills. Ability to explain complex concepts and analytics to non-technical audience. Translate user requirements into actionable data.
- Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data to tell relevant story
- Excellent multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize and handle many projects at once with ever shifting priorities and deadlines with ability to track and manage progress.
- A adaptable, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself and others; easily accepts constructive input from others.

📌 Associate - Quality Control (Richmond)
🏢 WESCO
📍 Richmond