Quality Control Associate

POSITION SUMMARY Hyundai Rotem Smart Electric America is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Associate to support quality assurance activities within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), conducting inspections, supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, and ensuring products meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing. A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a background or coursework in quality assurance is preferred. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements. * Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, including reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, inspection results, and related documentation. * Perform or assist with incoming material, in-process, and final product inspections. * Verify that manufactured products meet engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer quality requirements. * Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, nonconformance reports, and other quality documentation. * Assist with identifying product defects, investigating quality issues, and implementing corrective actions. * Support internal and external quality audits and help ensure compliance with applicable quality standards. * Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, production, and supplier teams to resolve quality-related issues. * Help monitor manufacturing processes to identify defects, reduce rework, and improve product quality. * Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve inspection processes, product reliability, and overall quality performance. * Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing quality, or a related field. * Basic understanding of quality management principles and manufacturing processes. * Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical specifications, inspection procedures, and quality documentation. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing quality. * Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and ISO 9000 quality management principles. * Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) and inspection documentation. * Exposure to electrical equipment, electrical components, wiring, control panels, or electromechanical manufacturing. * Familiarity with nonconformance reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). * Knowledge of quality tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Corrective Action. * Internship, academic project, or practical experience related to manufacturing quality or electrical product testing is a plus. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES * Attention to detail and accuracy. * Basic technical and analytical skills. * Willingness to learn quality standards and inspection methods. * Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. * Effective teamwork and communication. * Strong commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.