Quality Assurance Associate II Department: Manufacturing Direct Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cazenovia, New York Reporting To: Quality Assurance Manager Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour Description Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties in support of the company using established procedures Key Responsibilities + Performs visual and dimensional inspection of received products. + Compares parts received to purchase order requirements. + Completes required paperwork and enters information into the system. + Inspects small electronic components under high magnification (microscope, stereoscope). + Performs a variety of tests to determine if customer and Knowles requirements are met. + Supports data collection as requested for performance metric reporting. + Backup for X-ray of waffle packs and creation/review of Certificate of conformance. + Aids in completion of FAI paperwork per AS9102 standard + Follow and support all safety practices by wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and complying with safety signs and placards, maintaining good housekeeping, communicating unsafe practices and conditions to your local or PD EHS teams, and reporting all safety incidents (including near misses) as they occur. + Any other duties that may be assigned Skills, Knowledge and Expertise + A High School diploma or equivalent is required. + Experience with inspection of electrical components under high magnification preferred. + Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. + Experience in fast-paced materials environment. + Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. + Requires good organizational, accountability and tracking skills. + Attention to detail is paramount. + General working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel). Benefits What’s in it for you on Day 1: + Medical, dental and vision insurance plans + Prescription Drug Plans + Basic Life Insurance + 401k plan with company match + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Security Clearance Incentive Program + Employee Referral Program + Overtime opportunities + Alternate work schedules available + PTO (10 days) and NYS Sick and Safe Leave + Paid Holidays Exciting Onsite Perks: + Free Starbucks coffee available at our café + Free access to our Fitness Center + Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store. + Employee Appreciation Events Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting hourly rate for this role is targeted to be between $21 to $25 per hour. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.