Quality Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Associate – Subassembly and Kit Building Inspection
Department: Kitting, Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
Location: Yulee, FL
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Hours may vary with seasonal volume)

Position Summary

The Quality Associate – Subassembly and Kit Building Inspection plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and presentation of assembled products and kits. This position is responsible for conducting detailed in-process and final inspections to verify that components are correct, complete, properly labeled, securely packaged, and within acceptable quality standards. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills , and the flexibility to support a variety of quality functions including incoming material inspections , inventory audits , and root cause analysis (RCA) .

Key Responsibilities

Subassembly & Kit Inspection

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of subassemblies and completed kits to ensure they meet specifications.
• Verify that all required components are present, correctly labeled, and within expiration dates.
• Assess packaging integrity, particularly for fragile materials, to prevent damage during storage or transit.
• Adhere strictly to SOPs and inspection criteria for quality, labeling, and packaging.

Incoming Materials Support

• Assist with the inspection of incoming materials based on AQL sampling plans.
• Verify material counts, weights, labeling accuracy, and physical conformance prior to inventory release.
• Record inspection results using Excel, Microsoft Power Apps, or tablet-based inspection tools.

Inventory Audit Support

• Participate in bin audits and targeted checks to address defects or discrepancies.
• Investigate and help resolve inventory issues such as missing, mislabeled, or damaged goods.
• Support root cause investigations and implement preventive measures.

Documentation & Quality Reporting

• Document all inspection outcomes and non-conformances clearly and accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive inspection logs, audit records, and rejection reports.
• Contribute to weekly quality summaries and trend analysis related to defects and audits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the subassembly, kitting, inventory, and receiving teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Escalate real-time issues to the Quality Team and Production Leads.
• Provide actionable feedback on areas for process improvement or recurring quality issues.

Problem Solving & RCA

• Conduct independent root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
• Present findings and support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities.
• Track resolution progress through Excel or visual management systems (e.g., whiteboards).

5S & Area Maintenance

• Maintain inspection zones and quality control areas in alignment with 5S principles.
• Ensure proper organization, labeling, and segregation of approved vs. rejected items.
• Support general cleanliness, orderliness, and audit-readiness of the quality workspaces.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in quality inspection, subassembly, or kit packaging.
• Proven ability to handle fragile components and ensure packaging integrity.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with Excel, tablets, and digital inspection tools.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and defined inspection standards.