APA - The Engineered Wood Association

Remote (within the U.S or Canada) | Bilingual Japanese/English | Technical Certification | Global Standards

Are you a bilingual professional with a strong technical background and a passion for international standards?  APA - The Engineered Wood Association is hiring a JAS Quality Analyst to support the certification of engineered wood products under the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, cross-cultural environment and wants to contribute to the global quality assurance of structural wood products.

What You Will Do

As the JAS Quality Analyst, you will be APA's primary liaison with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), ensuring our member's products meet rigorous Japanese standards. You will lead certification assessments, support product approvals, and contribute to the development of international standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support APA's role as a Registered Overseas Certification Body with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Foresty and Fisheries (MAFF)
• Translate and interpret JAS standards 
• Assist with product approvals and certification assessments
• Review audit reports, mill documentation, and lab results for compliance
• Participate in JAS revision processes and technical committee meetings
• Provide training to APA staff and mill personnel
• Collaborate with auditors and industry stakeholders on sampling and verification

 Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Japanese (oral and written)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or manufacturing field
• 2 + years of experience in the wood products industry or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of engineered wood products (e.g., plywood, OSB, glulam, LVL)
• Familiarity with international quality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret scientific, technical and legal documents
• Strong mathematical skills (algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics)
• Valid driver's license and passport; ability to travel domestically and internationally

The complete job description is available upon request.

Why APA?

APA is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers of structural wood panels and engineered wood products across North America. Our work supports innovation, sustainability, and quality in construction worldwide.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $67,300 to $100,800 (USD), $93,500 to $140,000 (CAD) annually; commensurate with experience
• Supportive work culture focused on collaboration and innovation
• Paid vacation with a minimum of 3 weeks per year
• Paid sick leave accruing at 12 days per year
• 401(k) Retirement plan (US) or RRSP Retirement plan (CAN)
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Identity Theft Protection

Location:

Remote within the U.S. or Canada (occasional travel to Tacoma, WA and international locations required)

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

Apply today and join us in ensuring the highest quality standards in the engineered wood industry.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct inquiries to Human Resources by mail to Human Resources, 7011 S 19th St, Tacoma WA 98466.

APA is an EOE-Disability/Vets employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.