QA Technician Jobs in New Kensington, PA

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Technician

  • McKeesport, PA (17 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • McKeesport, PA (17 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 2 days ago

To learn more about our company, please visit our website; Requisition ID: 14748 Remote Work Available: No Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician - Cultivation Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor...

Quality Technician

  • New Kensington, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • New Kensington, PA
  • 10 days ago

About Re:Build Manufacturing -- New Kensington**Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of...

Quality, Technician L-1

  • New Kensington, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • New Kensington, PA
  • 20 days ago

About Re:Build Manufacturing - New Kensington Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of...

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist in Pittsburgh(PA) and multiple client locations PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States | Posted: 3/25/2025 Indotronix is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist in Pittsburgh(PA) or Strongsville(OH) location PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States | Posted: 3/27/2025 Indotronix is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Warrendale, PA (20 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Warrendale, PA (20 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 25 days ago

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist Job Description The QA/QC Manager oversees the company's quality program, ensuring compliance with standards, preventing quality issues, resolving problems,...

Quality Assurance Specialist l

  • Warrendale, PA (20 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Warrendale, PA (20 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 25 days ago

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist I to join their team. As a Quality Assurance Specialist I, you will be part of the Quality Assurance...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Assurance Associate in Pittsburgh (PA) or Cleveland (OH) location PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States | Posted: 3/13/2025 Indotronix is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate in...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Assurance Associate Location: Remote Job Summary: We are seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to support a project scheduled for completion in July. The ideal candidate will have...

Industrial Quality Technician

  • West Mifflin, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA (16 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Req ID: 481561 At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and...

Quality Technician - C

  • Warrendale, PA (20 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warrendale, PA (20 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouses mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable...

Sandcastle-Water Quality Technician

  • Homestead, PA (15 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Homestead, PA (15 miles from New Kensington, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states....

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in New Kensington, PA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in New Kensington, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.9%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in New Kensington, PA
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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