Quality Control Analyst I

About the role

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Job Summary

The Quality Control Analyst I is an entry-level support role responsible for performing routine quality control activities to verify that products, materials, or processes meet defined specifications and standards. This role focuses on inspection support, data collection, documentation, and reporting, ensuring that quality issues are identified and escalated appropriately.

Role Overview

The Quality Control Analyst I supports Quality and Operations teams by executing defined quality control tasks, including inspections, measurements, testing support, and data entry. The role is developmental and builds foundational knowledge of quality standards, inspection techniques, and operational quality processes.

This position typically reports to a Quality Supervisor, Quality Control Lead, Quality Engineer, or Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspection Support

• Perform routine inspections of incoming, in-process, or finished products
• Verify materials or products against specifications, drawings, or acceptance criteria
• Use basic inspection tools and equipment as trained

Collect, record, and enter quality data accurately into tracking systems

• Maintain inspection logs, checklists, and quality records
• Ensure records are complete, legible, and audit-ready
• Nonconformance Identification & Escalation
• Identify and document defects or deviations from specifications

Escalate nonconformances to Quality or Operations leadership as directed

• Assist with segregation and identification of nonconforming material
• Testing & Measurement Support
• Support basic testing or measurement activities
• Verify calibration status of inspection equipment before use
• Follow standard test methods and work instructions
• Process Monitoring & Observation
• Monitor basic process parameters or inspection checkpoints
• Alert supervisors to trends, recurring defects, or abnormal conditions
• Support visual management and quality control points
• Compliance & Procedure Adherence
• Follow established quality control procedures and work instructions

Comply with safety, housekeeping, and data-integrity requirements

Support compliance with applicable quality standards

Cross-Functional Support

Work with Manufacturing, Receiving, and Quality teams to support daily operations

• Respond to routine inquiries regarding inspection status or results
• Assist with quality containment or re-inspection activities as needed
• Learning & Development
• Learn quality control methods, terminology, and inspection techniques
• Build familiarity with product specifications and quality criteria

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Coursework or certificate in quality, manufacturing, or technical operations preferred
• Entry-level role; typically 0-1 years of experience in manufacturing, inspection, quality control, or operations support roles

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow defined procedures and instructions
• Basic math, measurement, and data-entry skills
• Ability to read simple drawings, specifications, or checklists
• Basic computer proficiency (data entry, spreadsheets, reporting tools)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Dependability, professionalism, and willingness to learn
• Additional Job Details
• Support & Production - S1
• Organizational Impact
• Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with minor impact on achievement results for the team
• Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures
• Work consists of tasks that are routine, or well defined, with specific instructions to achieve standardized solutions
• Work is closely supervised

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for checking data and information or troubleshooting when minor changes may be required based on review
• Daily challenges faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed
• Follows a well-established and familiar set of activities and/or processes to derive a solution

Leadership & Talent Management

• N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires limited job knowledge of systems and procedures. Follows basic work routines and standards
• Does not require advanced education and requires little to no prior experience