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# Quality Assurance Technician

- **Company:** Cygnus, Inc.
- **Location:** Saxonburg, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Computer Programming, Document Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Software, Minitab, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Technical Data Management Systems, Adobe, Conditional Formatting
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0567e9f6c056b2e0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Record keeping?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Familiarity with Discus Desktop, or equivalent software preferred;

 * Strong functional knowledge of Acrobat Adobe preferred;
 * Understanding of quality assurance software, e.g., Minitab, QC Gage, or equivalent, a plus;
 * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products (e.g., Access, Word, Excel including conditional formatting routines, drop-down selection setup, and formulas, etc.) a plus;
 * Reconciliation, archiving/filing, and scanning of quality assurance documents and records.

Required Experience/Credentials:

 * 2-4-year degree preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
 * Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus;
 * Experience in reviewing and organizing extensive volumes of information, data, records, etc.;
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
 * Effective oral and written communication skills;
 * Strong willingness to learn and utilize the wide range of quality assurance tools;
 * Ability to achieve and maintain a high level of accuracy.
 * Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold, and/or noisy areas);
 * Frequent hand-to-finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing;
 * Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results)

## Description

* Setup technical data package templates using quality departmental software per CMC customer contract requirements;
 * Setup inspection templates derived from technical data package templates mentioned above;
 * Data entry of production part approval process (PPAP) requirements, including capability studies, GRR studies, FMEA, Control Plan, Flow charts, etc. as per CMC customer contract requirements;
 * Assemble quality/technical data packages (QDP, FAIR, AS9102, FAI, QP, QualPack, etc.) ahead of customer submission;
 * Conduct peer reviews of quality/technical data packages as assigned;
 * Compile statistical quality data for Quality Engineer/Leadership evaluation;
 * Manage external, third-party internal audit scheduling, agendas, and final report filing, as well as system CAPA entry, CAPA status reporting, and follow-up;
 * Calibration system data entry (e.g., check-in activities) following receipt of 3rd party laboratory results;
 * Document control data entry (e.g., Powerway posting, change notice route for approval, customer DWG CNR template setup and scheduling);
 * Network file/record structure organization (I drive - Inspection records, Q drive - Quality records, Certs Repository);
 * Assist/Support internal departments (Sales, Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Programming, Purchasing) with quality assurance-related needs (e.g., CICA/CSI, RMA, NCMR);
 * Other quality assurance activities as directed.
 * Adhere to Employee's responsibilities outlined in Cygnus' Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.


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