QA Technician - Audits

Reno, NV, US Requisition ID: 1273

Salary Range: $21.00 To $26.00 Hourly

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Cascade Designs Inc.

Cascade Designs began almost 50 years ago with the simple idea of providing a more comfortable night outdoors. Since then, we have grown to become the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the outdoor industry. Though much has changed with this success, our recipe for achieving it has not. We believe that manufacturing the majority of our gear in our U.S. and European facilities is an essential element in maintaining quality, and that by striving to exceed our customers expectations of service, we will be successful for many years to come.

Our core purpose is to provide innovative, useful, and long-lasting products that improve the lives and well-being of our customers.

As an employer we are looking for passionate, driven, curious people who not only love the outdoors and exploration but strive to bring the same passion and curiosity into their work with them every day.

Our Brands:

Therm-A-rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl, and VariLite

We are currently seeking a QA Technician!

Support CDI product lines by providing essential QA technical support to product development and production line teams. Develop and perform vital product testing, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and prioritizing On-line Inspection, Finished Good Validation, and Process Control Testing to uphold quality standards throughout all stages of product commercialization, Approval for Sale, and ongoing Production.

This position is based at our US Headquarters in Reno, NV.

Position duties / responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate maintenance of calibration records, actively coordinating with external calibration service providers and contributing to the formulation and execution of calibration procedures and protocols to align with operational and regulatory standards.
• Manage document control processes, including document creation, review, approval, distribution, and retention, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry-specific requirements.
• Perform Quality Inspections for incoming materials, First Article Inspections, ongoing testing, and final product validation for approval for sale, conducting audits on existing Production Line (PQAs) and random Customer Quality Audits.
• Record and report test data, apply statistical quality control procedures, evaluate data, and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards or specifications, recommending modifications to achieve optimum quality.
• Demonstrate proficiency in locating and following test protocols established in CDI QA Work Instructions, utilizing Quality Management Systems for the identification, disposition, and corrective action of nonconforming product.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area, reporting any accidents, near misses, equipment, or safety problems to the applicable area supervisor.
• Maintain secure QA Records databases and contribute expertise and efforts to assigned work teams to achieve team goals.
• Complete special projects as assigned within established timelines.

Candidate requirements:

• High School education plus ASQ minimum Certification level as Quality Technician or equivalent experience.
• • Skills:
• Proficient in functional testing of products in lab and intended environments, strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to write detailed reports, speak effectively before groups, apply mathematical concepts, and interpret technical documents.
• Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Routine manufacturing or test lab atmosphere, occasional outdoor environments, and off-site locations.

Some of our amazing benefits include...

• 3 weeks paid vacation per year.
• 10 paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day of Importance (all roles)
• 2 Get Out and Play Days (exempt roles)
• Hybrid position based in Reno, NV
• Great health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Life insurance paid by Cascade Designs
• Activity Gear Loaner Program and discounts on products purchased through Pro Deals
• $100 to spend on Cascades Designs product and a discount on all Cascade Designs gear!

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Cascade Designs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.