Quality Assurance Specialist

Overview

The Quality Assurance Specialist supports and leads all quality management processes across the organization, applying specialized quality expertise at operational stations and serving as a key liaison for global and local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement
• Supports and oversees documentation control, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Covers related training and identifies continuous improvement opportunities across global quality assurance processes
• Non-Conformance, Deviations & Reporting
• Supports investigation and coordination and resolution of global non-conformances and deviations, including near miss reporting to strengthen safety and improvement culture
• Quality System Compliance (ISO, CEIV, GDP, etc.)
• Executes and maintains quality assurance activities aligned with applicable global and local standards and certifications
• Quality KPI, Equipment & Qualification Support
• Provides data, KPI tracking, and qualification support to ensure quality targets and equipment/maintenance requirements are met on time
• Customer, Supplier & Audit Support
• Supports customer and supplier quality interactions and assists in preparing for and participating in internal and external audits
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensures adherence to national and international legislation across all relevant quality assurance processes
• Change Effectiveness & Process Evaluation
• Assesses the effectiveness of changes to processes, procedures, and forms to ensure intended outcomes are achieved
• Training Monitoring & Compliance
• Sets up, confirms, and monitors training related to documentation management and ensures completion and compliance through training dashboards
• Quality Projects
• Contributes to defined quality projects that support organizational goals and continuous improvement
• Compliance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or a related operational quality role
• Experience: 1+ years work experience in logistics and/or quality environment (preferred)

What AIT Can Offer You

• Wage Range: $74,840.00-$105,660.00 (may vary based on geography)
• Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation: Up to 10 to 20 days annually (depending on tenure)
• Personal Days: 2 days annually
• Floating Holiday: 1 day annually
• Sick Days: 5 days annually
• Volunteer Hours: 6 hours annually
• Company Holidays: 6 holidays annually (plus Veterans Day for Veterans)

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.