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Quality Assurance Specialist

The Panther Group
  • Acton, MA
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6 days ago

Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist 
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Assurance Specialist to help maintain and improve product and process quality. This role will take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), support continuous improvement initiatives, work closely with suppliers, and ensure quality processes and equipment remain accurate and compliant.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, solving problems, maintaining organized documentation, and collaborating across teams.
What You’ll Do
  • Manage the QMS: Maintain, update, and audit quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality manuals.
  • Analyze Quality Data: Establish and monitor KPIs, analyze quality and process data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
  • Support Supplier Quality: Work with suppliers to establish quality expectations, conduct supplier audits, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Manage Calibration: Coordinate equipment calibration and maintenance schedules to ensure inspection and testing equipment remains accurate and compliant.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis: Investigate product issues, customer complaints, and internal non-conformances using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
  • Drive CAPA: Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that address the root cause and prevent recurring issues.
  • Provide Cross-Functional Support: Train and support employees on quality procedures, compliance requirements, document control, and best practices.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve quality, processes, documentation, and supplier performance.
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or a related role.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment such as manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, or technology is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and digital document control.
  • Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or SPC charts.
  • Familiarity with calibration standards and equipment tracking.
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Objective, analytical approach to problem-solving.
Preferred (not Required)Qualifications
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
What Makes You a Good Fit?
You’re someone who enjoys solving quality problems, working with data, improving processes, and making sure things are done right the first time. You’re comfortable working independently while also partnering with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive quality improvements.
Quality Assurance Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Assurance Specialist to help maintain and improve product and process quality. This role will take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), support continuous improvement initiatives, work closely with suppliers, and ensure quality processes and equipment remain accurate and compliant.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, solving problems, maintaining organized documentation, and collaborating across teams.
What You’ll Do
  • Manage the QMS: Maintain, update, and audit quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality manuals.
  • Analyze Quality Data: Establish and monitor KPIs, analyze quality and process data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
  • Support Supplier Quality: Work with suppliers to establish quality expectations, conduct supplier audits, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Manage Calibration: Coordinate equipment calibration and maintenance schedules to ensure inspection and testing equipment remains accurate and compliant.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis: Investigate product issues, customer complaints, and internal non-conformances using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
  • Drive CAPA: Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that address the root cause and prevent recurring issues.
  • Provide Cross-Functional Support: Train and support employees on quality procedures, compliance requirements, document control, and best practices.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve quality, processes, documentation, and supplier performance.
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or a related role.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment such as manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, or technology is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and digital document control.
  • Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or SPC charts.
  • Familiarity with calibration standards and equipment tracking.
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Objective, analytical approach to problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
What Makes You a Good Fit?
You’re someone who enjoys solving quality problems, working with data, improving processes, and making sure things are done right the first time. You’re comfortable working independently while also partnering with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive quality improvements.

Numbers & Facts

LocationActon, MA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Year Founded1992
Websitehttp://thepanthergrp.com

About Company

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Controlunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Minitabunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Analysisunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Qualityunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Engineeringunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Six Sigma Black Beltunmatched
  • Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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