Electrical Equipment Mfg.

Quality Associate Manager

DEPARTMENT Quality
LANGUAGE Korean and English
SALARY 70-85k
LOCATION Bastrop, TX
CONTACT NAME ISEE Career Solutions, Inc.
EMAIL job@iseecareers.com
Company Overview


The Company is a global manufacturer and supplier of electrical equipment and products, is looking to establish its presence in the North American market under its own brand name. 
 


Position Overview


The Quality Associate Manager is responsible for supporting quality assurance and control activities to ensure that products and processes meet company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. This role involves monitoring quality systems, conducting inspections and audits, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process.
 

Responsibilities

 

  • Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of components and finished products, including circuit breakers and related assemblies.
  • Verify product conformance using measuring instruments, gauges, and electrical test equipment.
  • Perform rework and minor repairs on products and components to improve quality when applicable.
  • Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other applicable quality management systems.
  • Prepare, update, and maintain quality documentation, including inspection records, SOPs, control plans, and quality reports.
  • Participate in internal, customer, and external certification audits, supporting audit preparation and corrective actions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for nonconformities using structured problem-solving tools.
  • Implement and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
  • Monitor production processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Support customer complaint investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution activities.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality and process reliability.
  • Provide on-site support to operators when quality-related assistance is required.
  • Apply quality tools such as SPC, MSA, control charts, and trend analysis to monitor and improve process performance.
  • Analyze inspection and test data to drive continuous quality improvement.
  • Manage and maintain Full Lifetime Testers (FLTs) to ensure accurate, stable, and reliable test performance.
  • Oversee QC and FLT areas, ensuring proper organization, cleanliness, and compliance with 5S standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized production and inspection environment in accordance with 5S principles.
  • Training & Awareness
  • Train operators and staff on quality standards, inspection procedures, and quality tools.
  • Promote quality awareness and adherence to standard procedures across the
    manufacturing floor.
     
Requirements

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of experience in quality assurance/quality control, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality software tools.
  • Skilled in using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and electrical testing devices.
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP/MES systems) for data entry and reporting.
  • Bilingual in Korean and English is required.
     
Benefits

 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(K)
  • PTO
  • Long-term/short-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.