Overview:
ASR International Corp is seeking a contractor role for a Quality Assurance Engineering Specialist.  The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives through auditing, process optimization, risk management, and compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards, including valve product certification requirements.

Location:  Pasadena, TX
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  
Contract Duration: up to 12 months, possibility of extension

Typical Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Ensure procedures, work instructions, and records meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, including certification and customer audits.
• Plan, conduct, and document internal audits to verify compliance and effectiveness of quality systems.
• Coordinate and track calibration of inspection, measuring, and test equipment to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Address audit findings through corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality documents.
• Manage document control systems, ensuring proper versioning, approvals, and distribution.
• Ensure employees have access to current and approved documentation.
• Support Valve product certification processes (e.g., API, ASME, or customer-specific standards).
• Verify compliance with applicable product specifications, material certifications, and test requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Coordinate and document Management of Change (MOC) activities affecting processes, materials, or products.
• Evaluate the impact of changes on quality, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure proper approvals, risk assessments, and documentation are completed prior to implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, or root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Track quality metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field from an accredited university or college. 
• 3-7 years of experience in quality assurance within manufacturing or industrial environments.  
• Experience with valve manufacturing or certification standards preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems. 
• Experience with auditing, calibration systems, and document control. 
• Working knowledge of MOC processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as quality tools and software (ERP, document control systems).
• Manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.