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Avantor | NuSil is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Irving, TX team. The Specialist supports daytoday manufacturing processes by independently testing of and releasing products, doing so by assessing quality documentation and following preestablished procedures to determine material dispositions.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required; Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years of experience with an Associate or Bachelor's degree; or 1 year of experience in Quality or with Inventory Control Systems (e.g., SAP) and 1+ years of experience with a Product Lifecycle Application (e.g., Agile) with a High School diploma/GED
• Collaboration Tool: Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Utilize analytical tools such as Gas Chromatography (GC), and other QC/QA laboratory equipment to execute testing, troubleshoot results, and ensure product quality.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting.
• Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties, ensuring workstations are clean and properly maintained.
• Supports office inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.
• Controls documentation via tracking tools, replacing documentation with current revisions as appropriate.
• May determine and advise other functions on the implementation of quality standards (ISO).
• Upon request, may produce documents and defends practices during ISO 9001 internal audits.
• Evaluates records for conformance to GDP and recommends corrections to author.
• Independently evaluates data for accuracy and completeness, and releases/troubleshoots data from incoming raw materials and finished products.
• May initiate documentation to move released material and determine product disposition.
• Closes variance reports as appropriate in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Generates variance reports or other product related reports in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Independently evaluates and releases batches from the shelf-life database in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Follows applicable safety procedures.
• Acts as back-up to other team members as needed when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company is looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer/ Food Safety to optimize our BPS manufacturing/ QARA organization. This Aurora, OH role is full-time, on-site.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience (4+ yrs):

• Leading, coordinating and maintaining a site food safety program FSSC Certification
• Applying quality engineering principles, tools and techniques to develop and optimize systems and processes so that they are aligned with company strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Using root cause analysis and risk assessment tools and techniques to perform investigations and determine appropriate corrective action.
• FSSC (Food Safety System Certifications) certification or comparable
• Reviewing and approving quality assurance procedures and reports.
• Leading, conducting and managing internal audits.
• Maintaining SOP's and Quality Management Systems
• Monitoring compliance with ISO and FDA Quality System Regulation standards.

Preferred Experience:

• Providing support for customer and regulatory audits.
• Updating approved supplier index.
• Maintaining supplier qualification documents and qualifications of service providers that assure compliance with procedures and programs.
• Deviation and complaint investigations, including root cause analysis tools and technical writing.
• Collecting, reviewing, and interpreting data for trend reports, metrics, quality system reviews and complaints.
• Participating in, coordinating and maintaining validations
• CQE/CQA certification.
• Leading, coordinating and maintaining environmental monitoring programs.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor is a leading life sciences company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. A GMP manufacturing facility, the Aurora, OH location specializes in manufacturing biochemicals.

Collaborating/ interfacing effectively with team members the Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for quality assurance activities with oversight of the food safety program. While performing other duties as assigned, this role will be accountable for:

• Leading the food safety committee
• Investigations
• Quality Management System SOP's
• Validations
• Performing Incoming Audits
• Maintaining Halal, Kosher, and FSSC 22000 certifications and all associated documentation.
• Quality continuous improvements.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Sr. Quality Assurance and Reliability Engineer, you'll be a part of the Production organization. You'll bring the technical leadership required to verify product safety and reliability, lead investigations, identify and implement corrective actions, and ensure improvements are implemented. This is a small but growing team of highly motivated people who are passionate about delivering quality products and services with velocity and unquestionable value. You will be responsible for the strategy and execution of the quality management system, risk mitigation, risk prevention, design reliability, hardware reliability, flight reliability, test validation, and production optimization. As Reliable Robotics continues to grow and scale, you'll be responsible for increasing the velocity of the business, maturing processes, and building automations to enable company success. The projects you work on will set the foundation for how the business operates for years to come. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment that takes automated aviation systems from prototype to production in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to produce reliable products, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the business. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with flight hardware in the factory and on the plane, run investigations and containment on safety-critical products, and watch your processes build the first certifiable autonomous aircraft.

• Partner with design, manufacturing, and test teams through product development, acceptance testing, and quality checkouts to create reliable hardware verification for flight components and systems, including identification of key operating characteristics, prototype development testing for functionality and manufacturability, flight and prototype planning development, and collation of test anomalies and lessons learned.

• Develop and manage the quality management system to ensure compliance with processes, work instructions, certifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Investigate anomalies in manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes to manage risk and improve the reliability of designs and processes.

• Support the development, manufacturing, and verification of products using continuous improvement and statistical techniques.

• Develop, implement, and validate test and inspection methodologies for new and existing products, ensuring objective criteria are consistently met and quality goals are met.

• Derive, automate, and report quality metrics to the business and provide recommendations for design, product, and process improvements.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or a similar advanced degree

• 7+ years of professional experience in design engineering, manufacturing, test, software, or quality and reliability engineering

• 2+ years of professional experience with investigations, design of experiments, and other investigatory and problem-solving methods

• Experience with quality, risk, and/or safety management systems and processes

Preferred Criteria

• 2+ years of experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory requirements (e.g., 14 CFR 21, DO-160, D0-254, etc.)

• 2+ years of programming experience in Python, C, or SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation

• Experience evaluating, defining, strategizing, and executing test campaigns and procedures

• Experience developing engineering infrastructure and tools in support of the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.

The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California. Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $165K - $220K

Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company, is looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician/ Inspector to optimize our BPS manufacturing/QARA organization.

This Aurora, OH role is full-time, working on-site Monday through Friday 3- 11:30 PM.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• High school diploma/GED

Required Experience (2+ yrs):

• In a GMP environment
• With quality assurance in a manufacturing environment
• Collaboration skills (IE: Microsoft Office).
• Analytical and problem solving
• Record keeping

Preferred Experience:

• Assisting in the planning, development and implementation of quality assurance programs

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor is a leading life sciences company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. A GMP manufacturing facility, the Aurora, OH location specializes in manufacturing biochemicals.

Utilizing business level interpersonal, written and oral skills while adapting readily to change and managing multiple priorities; the role of the second shift QA Technician is to provide support to Avantor's customers, quality management system programs (including cGMP and ISO), and the manufacturing operation. This position plays a vital role in facilitating Avantor's success through quality monitoring, compliance adherence, and continuous improvement.

The Quality Assurance Technician will:

• Inspect shipments, reconcile labels, review and release finished products.
• Review QC testing documentation and results for conformance.
• Confirm expiration dating and issue certificates of analysis for each lot.
• Review, approve, reject quality related documents.
• Respond to customer requests, including, but not limited to, investigating complaints.
• Completing required paperwork for corrective and preventive actions and associated follow-up.
• Maintain ISO and cGMP paperwork.
• Conduct root cause analysis.
• Ensure the quality requirements of all departments are being followed and are accurately documented.
• Complete pm/calibration documentation files.
• Manage out of service equipment.
• Assure validations are performed according to approved protocols and samples provided as requested.
• Prepare routine, technical, and special presentations/reports.
• Prepare/ compile statistical analysis of quality assurance data.
• Coordinate and perform quality assurance system internal audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and determine root cause analyses.
• Review current policies determining and documenting any areas that may require quality improvements.
• Adhere to manufacturing procedures/ processes.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work in a team environment.
• Work in an organized manner with attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

• Growth opportunities to uplevel your career
• A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being
• An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District, one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York, and an Inclusive Workplace.

• Lead and oversee the successful execution of operational workflows and health care quality data deliverables.
• Have experience working with HEDIS, Medicare Stars, and NYSDOH QARR measures data and a good understanding of health care quality measurement.
• Conduct analysis of large data sets to support health care quality improvement initiatives, including gap analysis, process optimization, and patient engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders and business partners.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data through the development and implementation of data quality control processes and procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to promote growth and development.
• Participate in the development of data governance policies, standards, and procedures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Present data insights and recommendations to leadership, effectively communicating complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational workflows, making recommendations for improvements and leading implementation efforts as necessary.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in SQL, Azure Databricks, data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI), and data manipulation tools (e.g. Alteryx, R, Python).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Subject matter expertise of healthcare industry quality metrics, Medicare Stars and HEDIS standards.

• Independently assure that the product has been developed in accordance with the declared processes, and that those processes are effective, understood, maintained, and continually improved
• Possess familiarity with the process, product, and development tools, and work closely with the program teams
• Be engaged, proactive, supportive, and contribute to the team's success rather than finding fault
• Have product development experience with an interest in process improvement or have supported program delivery through a background in configuration control or quality (process assurance)
• Independently review lifecycle data, prepare for and conduct audits, witness key development activities, oversee suppliers engineering quality, and liaise with civil and military airworthiness
• Observe tasks in progress, review related documentation, interview review participants, and examine completed work products
• Make detailed notes of areas reviewed and capture objective evidence to support findings
• Constructively identify issues, examples of best practice, and opportunities for improvement
• Review issues with the participants as they arise and record the disposition in the published record

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Engineering
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen

• Experience with configuration control or quality (process assurance)
• Familiarity with requirements management and validation
• Process development and continuous improvement
• Desire to successfully work in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers
• Ability to present technical data and conclusions/recommendations to senior engineers and management

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How You'll Make a Difference

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Quality Engineering. In this role, you’ll be a strategic and hands-on leader who will drive the transformation of quality across our technology organization. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a modern Quality Engineering function that goes beyond traditional QA, with ownership spanning QA environments, test automation, AI-enabled quality practices, quality governance, best practices, and the establishment of a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE).

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of leadership, technical depth, operating model design, and change management, with the ability to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Delivery teams to create a scalable, efficient, and forward-looking quality strategy that supports speed, reliability, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise Quality Engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Valvoline’s broader technology and business priorities.
• Shift the organization from traditional testing approaches to a modern quality engineering model focused on prevention, automation, continuous validation, and measurable quality outcomes.
• Establish quality as a shared responsibility across product, engineering, and delivery teams while maintaining strong governance and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality engineers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.

QA Center of Excellence (COE)

• Build and operationalize a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) to define frameworks, standards, tooling, reusable assets, and governance processes.
• Create enterprise-wide best practices for test design, automation, environment strategy, defect management, release readiness, and quality metrics.
• Standardize quality processes across portfolios while allowing for flexibility based on product and platform needs.
• Develop playbooks, templates, training, and maturity models to improve quality capability across teams.

Automation & Tooling

• Define and execute an enterprise test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, data, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Drive adoption of scalable automation frameworks and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Evaluate, select, and optimize quality tools and platforms to improve speed, coverage, traceability, and reporting.
• Increase automation efficiency and effectiveness by implementing reusable components, common libraries, and engineering best practices.

AI-Enabled Quality Engineering

• Lead the adoption of AI and intelligent automation within quality engineering, including opportunities such as:

test case generation

intelligent defect triage

predictive risk analysis

self-healing automation

release quality insights

test optimization and prioritization

• Assess emerging AI capabilities and define practical use cases that improve quality outcomes, team productivity, and speed to market.
• Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to ensure AI solutions are implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale.

QA Environments & Test Data Management

• Own the strategy for QA environments, including environment planning, availability, stability, governance, and optimization.
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to improve environment readiness, reduce bottlenecks, and support parallel delivery.
• Establish strong processes for test data management, environment provisioning, and integration dependency coordination.
• Drive improvements in environment monitoring and readiness reporting to reduce delays and improve release confidence.

Governance, Metrics & Best Practices

• Define and implement quality KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and scorecards to provide visibility into quality performance, automation maturity, defect trends, release risk, and environment health.
• Set standards for quality gates, entry/exit criteria, defect leakage reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of measurable quality and operational discipline through governance routines, audits, and executive reporting.
• Ensure best practices are embedded into agile delivery, DevSecOps, and release management processes.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Define the sourcing strategy for quality engineering capabilities, including the right balance of internal talent, strategic partners, and offshore/onshore vendor models.
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, governance, and performance management related to quality engineering and testing services.
• Optimize spend, capability, and service quality across external partners while ensuring alignment to Valvoline standards and delivery expectations.
• Build workforce strategies that support both immediate delivery needs and long-term capability development.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and PMO leaders to embed quality into planning, design, development, and release processes.
• Influence senior stakeholders on quality investments, transformation priorities, and operating model improvements.
• Support mission-critical initiatives by ensuring strong quality planning, risk management, and execution.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software quality engineering
• 5+ years leading enterprise QA teams
• Experience in high-volume retail, omnichannel, or consumer-facing environments strongly preferred
• Deep experience with:

Automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)

API testing tools

CI/CD tools

Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)

• Experience leading QA in Agile/SAFe or hybrid environments
• Experience using agentic tools for test development and integrating work with agentic code development (ie: Github Copilot, Claude code)
• Proven track record reducing defect escape rates

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise systems thinker
• Data-driven decision maker
• Builder of scalable processes
• Collaborative but boundary-setting partner
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced retail cycles
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

• Carries out and coordinates all inspection and test requirements as outlined in the Quality Procedure Manual and contract requirements including compliance with the requirements of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Maintains relevant updated specification, standard and quality systems documents.
• Inspects visually for defects.
• Compares results with drawing and specification requirements.
• Reports problems with inspection and test results to Quality Supervisor.
• Identifies defective parts and segregates from acceptable product.
• Notifies Quality Supervisor and Quality Engineer when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
• Records results on inspection forms or charts and report number of defects found.
• Supports the quality record retention requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in GD&T. Ability to read blueprints.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
• Ability to communicate with all levels within Productions and get messages across that has the desired effect.
• Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generates required steps to ensure success.
• Persistence and determination when problem-solving.
• Strong focus on quality: ability and commitment to achieve total customer satisfaction in the quality of our products, services and decisions, implement systems and processes focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong focus on safety, including personal safety, safety of co-workers, and protection of property on the job in accordance and compliance with company practices, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of calibration requirements/procedures.
• Proficiency with different gages (e.g. calipers, pin gages, radius gages, snap gages, etc.)
• Proficiency with computer-based applications. Microsoft Excel a must.

• Customer Focus - Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers. Is results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
• Problem Solving - Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
• Integrity and Trust - Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses the skills to be effective in the job. Has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Listening - Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
• Action-oriented - Full of energy, willing to take action.
• Composure - Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
• Values Diversity - Supports fair and equal treatment for all.

• High School Degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years successful employment as an individual contributor with a preference for manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance is preferred.
• 1st Article experience, preferably more than a year.
• Familiar with AS9102 Rev. C forms.
• Experience with GE, Middle River, and/or Collins preferred.

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• Interprets purchase orders, work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure accurate inspection
  
  
• Performs inspections of materials, components, and finished products using standard measuring equipment at various stages of the production process
  
  
• Provide detailed in-process inspections on components, using detailed drawings, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements.
  
  
• Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource
  
  
• Uses calibrated measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, microscopes, calipers, height gauges) to verify part conformity to specifications
  
  
• Created and reviews First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) IAW AS9102
  
  
• Identify, document, and resolve production and test anomalies in accordance with specifications, procedures and drive corrective action as required
  
  
• Complete inspection reports and MES/SAP transactions
  
  
• Ensure inspection devices are properly calibrated and maintained
  
  
• Validate compliance to inspection protocols and quality procedures
  
  
• Provides 2nd shift quality turnover status reports
  
  

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• Generate Non-Conformance reports in SAP for discrepancies found during operations with accurate defect descriptions
  
  
• Work with, Engineers, and other personnel to assist in CAPA/RCCA to increase product improvement and lower QMS defects
  
  
• Support 2nd shift team members drive customer satisfaction through ensuring the consistent and repeatable on-time delivery of conforming finished goods per customer requirements
  
  
• Communicate and help resolve non-conforming quality related issues to the 2nd shift team
  
  
• Process non-conforming products and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action
  
  

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• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience within Aerospace and Defense
  
  
• Experience performing visual inspection on different commodities including CCA's, PCB's, machined parts, Cables/Harnesses, electronic assemblies and component parts.
  
  
• Experience with electronic assemblies and interconnect systems
  
  
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering design drawings
  
  
• Experience performing detailed dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools
  
  
• Experience in using calibrated precision measurement tools
  
  
• Experience in working in an AS9100 quality system
  
  
• Experience in inspecting crimping, solder, conformal coating, staking and surface mount components
  
  

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  IPC-A-610H
  
  
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  J-STD-001
  
  
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  IPC-WHMA-A 620D
  
  
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  IPC-A-600K
  
  
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  AS9102 training/certification
  
  
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  ESD Training and awareness
  
  

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• Experience with and understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 QMS requirements
  
  
• Proficient in SAP 4 Hana or ECC, and Microsoft products.
  
  
• Able to lift 30 lbs
  
  
• Technical experience/education is desired
  
  
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• (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing)
  
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
  
• Salary: $23.00 - $33.00 plus differential (Depends On Experience)
  
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.
  
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Overtime & Saturdays as needed
  

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• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Paid Lunch (30 minutes)
  
• Referral program
  
• Vision insurance
  

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• Mechanical (layout) inspection for 1st piece, final and receiving inspection
  
• Maintain and complete all required Quality Control documentation
  
• Maintain Quality Control records like DIPS, first piece inspection sheets, SPC, certifications and customer required documents
  
• Receiving Inspection - castings, special materials, outside processes
  
• Determines acceptance or rejection of products based on requirements
  
• Handle multiple and changing priorities
  
• Respond to written and verbal instructions
  
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
  
• Promote a positive image of Precision Aerospace
  
• Other reasonable duties as business and operational needs dictate
  

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• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Must be US Citizen or have Permanent Resident Card
  
• Able to understand geometric dimensions and tolerances
  
• Previous experience in a 1st article inspection position within the Aerospace Machining industry is required (3 years minimum)
  
• Strong knowledge and application of geometric tolerancing
  
• Ability to set-up and run CMM with minimal supervision
  
• Advanced skill in precision measuring equipment
  
• Proficient ability to read and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and customer documents.
  
• Advanced ability in plate layout
  
• Ability to properly prioritize workload based on communication from QC and CNC managers
  
• Work in a fast paced, fluid environment
  
• Excellent organization skills, written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.
  
• Competency with Microsoft computer applications
  
• Quality oriented with a hands-on personality, \"do it right the first time\" personality.
  
• Possess a high degree of initiative and be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
  

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• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing
  
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
  
• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, grasping, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
  
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.