Job Description

Job Summary:
The QA/QC professional ensures products, materials, and processes comply with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. They implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and maintain documentation to guarantee consistent product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance (QA):

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, Six Sigma).
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Analyze quality data (defects, deviations, non-conformities) and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve processes.
• Prepare quality reports for management and clients.

Quality Control (QC):

• Perform inspections, testing, and sampling of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products.
• Use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and testing equipment (lab instruments, NDT methods).
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain QC records (checklists, test reports, certificates).
• Identify defects and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) or Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ASME, ISO, FDA, OSHA).
• Review and approve SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and work instructions.
• Maintain calibration logs for inspection tools and equipment.
• Assist in supplier/vendor quality evaluations and audits.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams).
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and de