The Quality System Assistant supports the Quality Systems Manager in all aspects of the quality system operations. The primary function will require internal auditing and daily maintenance/review of the quality system processes to ensure compliance and improvements to the system.

• Performs internal audits of the quality system processes
• Assesses compliance to regulatory requirements and other jurisdictions as required
• Provides detailed auditing reports of the trends & issues and provides evaluation of the level of compliance to the processes audited
• Initiates audit N/C reports and provides corrective and preventative action support
• Maintains annual audit schedules and communicates with departmental personnel on planning of the audits
• Analyses and maintains processes to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and improvements to the quality system
• Monitors Non-Compliance and CAPA issues and ensures the actions are implemented within agreed time frames
• Follow-up verification and effectiveness of actions activities completed
• Commitment to working effectively and cooperatively with all personnel
• Provide administration assistance with all quality-related projects and duties, including regulatory affairs, engineering and production and including customer complaints and general maintenance of the quality system
• Works with document control on related document reviews and amendments
• Assists the QSM with notified body (ISO) and customer audits
• Helps personnel from other departments on quality issues
• Supports other activities not related to audit findings where non-conformance and corrective/preventative actions are raised
• Helps with changes in regulatory requirements that impact the quality system.
• Assists with audits of third-party manufacturing locations, suppliers and contractors as needed
• Work with the QSM on customers' corrective actions and improvement initiatives related to their products
• Provides input details for yearly management reviews, compiling information on quality system compliance and issues, trend evaluations
• Participates in quality meetings covering the quality system including CAPAs, N/Cs, audits, and associated compliance activities and projects
• Supports inter-departmental training initiatives and training of personnel
• Follow up training and verifies compliance through follow-up checks and ongoing training to reemphasis system requirements
• Assists with other Quality related processes as required

Education:

• Minimum a High School Diploma and in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified auditor

 Experience:

• 1-3 years experience performing quality system audits in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience establishing compliance with ISO regulations
• Previous experience working with, and improving, company procedures/SOP.
• Experience auditing company operations compliant with ISO 9001:2015 (or similar) within a manufacturing environment.

 Skills:

• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of basic validation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Use of initiative, self-motivation, planning and organizational skills.
• The ability to work effectively and interact daily in a cross-functional setting.
• Knowledge of QS standards (ISO 9001:2015).

Scott Engineering, Inc. (SEI), a leader in the design and production of medium voltage pole- and pad-mounted equipment for the American utility and adjacent industries provides customers with complete, fully-customized power distribution solutions built to the highest quality standards. 

At SEI, we see our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure as a competitive advantage. Each of our employees is a business ‘owner’ with a vested interest in our success. We’re also proud of our status as an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) / DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certified company. It sets us apart and makes SEI the perfect partner for organizations seeking suppliers who comply with these requirements. 

World Class Manufacturing is Scott Engineering's mentality and the way we do that is by living our core values, supporting our company's vision, and working together towards one common goal.