Job Title: Quality Associate – Subassembly and Kit Building Inspection
Department: Kitting, Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
Location: Yulee, FL
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Hours may vary with seasonal volume)

Position Summary

The Quality Associate – Subassembly and Kit Building Inspection plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and presentation of assembled products and kits. This position is responsible for conducting detailed in-process and final inspections to verify that components are correct, complete, properly labeled, securely packaged, and within acceptable quality standards. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and the flexibility to support a variety of quality functions including incoming material inspections, inventory audits, and root cause analysis (RCA).

Key Responsibilities

Subassembly & Kit Inspection

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of subassemblies and completed kits to ensure they meet specifications.
• Verify that all required components are present, correctly labeled, and within expiration dates.
• Assess packaging integrity, particularly for fragile materials, to prevent damage during storage or transit.
• Adhere strictly to SOPs and inspection criteria for quality, labeling, and packaging.

Incoming Materials Support

• Assist with the inspection of incoming materials based on AQL sampling plans.
• Verify material counts, weights, labeling accuracy, and physical conformance prior to inventory release.
• Record inspection results using Excel, Microsoft Power Apps, or tablet-based inspection tools.

Inventory Audit Support

• Participate in bin audits and targeted checks to address defects or discrepancies.
• Investigate and help resolve inventory issues such as missing, mislabeled, or damaged goods.
• Support root cause investigations and implement preventive measures.

Documentation & Quality Reporting

• Document all inspection outcomes and non-conformances clearly and accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive inspection logs, audit records, and rejection reports.
• Contribute to weekly quality summaries and trend analysis related to defects and audits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the subassembly, kitting, inventory, and receiving teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Escalate real-time issues to the Quality Team and Production Leads.
• Provide actionable feedback on areas for process improvement or recurring quality issues.

Problem Solving & RCA

• Conduct independent root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
• Present findings and support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities.
• Track resolution progress through Excel or visual management systems (e.g., whiteboards).

5S & Area Maintenance

• Maintain inspection zones and quality control areas in alignment with 5S principles.
• Ensure proper organization, labeling, and segregation of approved vs. rejected items.
• Support general cleanliness, orderliness, and audit-readiness of the quality workspaces.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in quality inspection, subassembly, or kit packaging.
• Proven ability to handle fragile components and ensure packaging integrity.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with Excel, tablets, and digital inspection tools.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and defined inspection standards.