The manufacturing Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for managing and completing the returns process in accordance with company guidelines. This role involves recording and coordinating activities across multiple sites and departments, including manufacturing, customer service, sales, and others as needed. The Analyst will answer inquiries, accurately input return information on customer accounts, and perform various quality-related duties, including corrective and preventive action (CAPA) analysis. 

Additionally, the Analyst will periodically review internal control procedures and business processes to identify and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and the accuracy of internal processing. The Analyst will take a lead role in working with management to conduct root cause analysis using the 5Y problem-solving method. Furthermore, the Analyst will prepare and maintain accurate data analysis reports to identify trends and initiate corrective actions.