Senior Quality Coordinator na Powell Industries, Inc.

The QA Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Quality Team in the implementation, training, process improvement, and auditing of the quality management system.

Essential Responsibilities
•    Manage the QA System platform on Powell’s Internal Website ensuring that documentation meets the                quality requirements, is up-to-date and assigned to the appropriate groups.
•    Assist with QA System procedure development & updates.
•    Coordinate the development and review of QA work instructions, policies, processes and procedures.
•    Responsible for planning, scheduling, and completion of Internal Audits.
•    Consolidate internal audit results and write final audit reports.
•    Coordinate Powell’s ISO Certification Audits with a third party Certification Company.
•    Support the development and updating of QC/QA metrics.
•    Analyze QC/QA metrics for all departments and work with the teams to develop continuous improvement          initiatives.
•    Utilize Powell’s Oracle based Non Conformance (NCR’s) System to ensure NCR’s are assigned to the appropriate department, and closed on a monthly basis.
•    Build relationships with various internal customers throughout the company; including the QC team, engineering, project management, manufacturing management and shop personnel.
•    Regular interaction with: QA Manager, QC Lead, QC Inspectors, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Management, Shop Personnel and Purchasing.
•    Represent Powell and it’s Quality System to our customer for external audits.
•    Assist with developing training class material and help support the maintenance of Powell’s training system.
•    Read, interpret, and apply the ISO quality system standard.

Minimum Qualifications
•    A minimum of a High School Diploma or general education diploma is required; bachelor’s degree considered an asset (BA, BSc, etc.).
•    Previous experience working in a Quality Assurance department.
•    5 years of direct experience as an administrator in a Quality Assurance department.
•    Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio.
•    Qualified as an ISO QA systems auditor.
•    Familiar with the ISO9001:2015 requirements.
•    An understanding of Six Sigma or similar Quality measurement practices.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
•    Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization.
•    Ability to effectively write, speak and generally communicate to engage employees, management, and others in a productive and credible manner.
•    Ability to write clear and concise audit reports.
•    Exemplify a professional demeanor as well as a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of processes.
•    Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Demonstrate a sense of urgency along with action-oriented work ethic.
•    Self-starter with a drive to succeed.
•    Ability to analyze problems, determine root cause and take effective corrective action.
•    Ability to learn policies and procedures, work instructions and ISO standards.
•    Ability to promote a positive quality culture.

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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