Quality Assurance Specialist
Key Skills
Job Description
Quality Systems & Compliance
• Maintain and support the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001,etc).
• Ensure quality policies, procedures, and work instructions remain up to date and compliant.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, logs, reports, and audit records.
Audit Support & Execution
• Participate in internal audits and support external audits with certification bodies, customers, or regulatory authorities.
• Assist in audit preparation activities, evidence gathering, and follow-up actions.
• Monitor audit findings and coordinate corrective and preventive action activities (CAPA).
Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) Management
• Investigate quality issues and non-conformities to determine root cause.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive action plans to ensure timely closure.
• Verify the effectiveness of implemented actions.
Process & Quality Control
• Support process owners in maintaining consistent quality controls across workflows.
• Review and analyze quality data to identify trends or improvement opportunities.
• Conduct quality inspections, sampling, or verification activities as required.
Continuous Improvement
•Assist the Process Automation Specialist with identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce defects, and strengthen compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.
Supplier & Calibration Support
• Maintain calibration records and ensure equipment used for inspection and testing is up to standard.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Core Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Specialist will maintain and support the organization's Quality Management System in compliance with applicable standards and participate in internal and external audits. They will also investigate quality issues, develop corrective and preventive action plans, and support process owners in maintaining quality controls.
Requirements
The job requires experience in quality systems and compliance, as well as the ability to conduct audits and manage corrective actions. Candidates should have skills in data analysis and process improvement, with a focus on maintaining quality standards.
About Smith & Associates
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Founded in 1984, Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith’s Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $3.4 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks eighth among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.