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Quality Assurance Technician

Cygnus Manufacturing Co., LLC

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Saxonburg, PA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Provider of resourceful, organized, efficient quality assurance services to CMC’s Quality Department.  A key contributor to QA functions (Quality Engineering, Document Control).  A key support resource to CMC’s QC activities (Inspection).

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Setup technical data package templates using quality departmental software per CMC customer contract requirements;
  • Setup inspection templates derived from technical data package templates mentioned above;
  • Data entry of production part approval process (PPAP) requirements, including capability studies, GRR studies, FMEA, Control Plan, Flow charts, etc. as per CMC customer contract requirements;
  • Assemble quality/technical data packages (QDP, FAIR, AS9102, FAI, QP, QualPack, etc.) ahead of customer submission;
  • Conduct peer reviews of quality/technical data packages as assigned; 
  • Compile statistical quality data for Quality Engineer/Leadership evaluation;
  • Manage external, third-party internal audit scheduling, agendas, and final report filing, as well as system CAPA entry, CAPA status reporting, and follow-up; 
  • Calibration system data entry (e.g., check-in activities) following receipt of 3rd party laboratory results;
  • Document control data entry (e.g., Powerway posting, change notice route for approval, customer DWG CNR template setup and scheduling);
  • Network file/record structure organization (I drive – Inspection records, Q drive – Quality records, Certs Repository);
  • Assist/Support internal departments (Sales, Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Programming, Purchasing) with quality assurance-related needs (e.g., CICA/CSI, RMA, NCMR);
  • Other quality assurance activities as directed.
  • Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.

 Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

  • Familiarity with Discus Desktop, or equivalent software preferred;
  • Strong functional knowledge of Acrobat Adobe preferred;
  • Understanding of quality assurance software, e.g., Minitab, QC Gage, or equivalent, a plus;
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products (e.g., Access, Word, Excel including conditional formatting routines, drop-down selection setup, and formulas, etc.) a plus;
  • Reconciliation, archiving/filing, and scanning of quality assurance documents and records.

 Required Experience/Credentials:

  • 2–4-year degree preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus;
  • Experience in reviewing and organizing extensive volumes of information, data, records, etc.;
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
  • Effective oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong willingness to learn and utilize the wide range of quality assurance tools;
  • Ability to achieve and maintain a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold, and/or noisy areas);
  • Frequent hand-to-finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing;
  • Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results)