Quality Control Specialist

About Us Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes. Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy. LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all. We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition. A home for everyone. Overview Part of the manufacturing team, you are the driving force behind the creation of our kitchen and bath products. You will work hands-on with the products themselves, from the handling of raw materials to the shipping of a completed piece. You are responsible for ensuring that all products are properly assembled and manufactured to bring customers a consistently strong experience. Knowledge and attention to all safety protocols is an essential part of keeping our manufacturing operations safe and efficient. Responsibilities The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining the quality and reliability of the products and services. The QCS is required to verify all such work, identify non-compliance issues, service customer needs, help to resolve these in a cost effective and timely fashion with integrity and trust implied by the American Standard Brands program. QCS is responsible for the efficient and effective performances of testing in conformance with the QC 400 regulations and standards. The QCS will report to the DC’s Quality Supervisor. Qualifications Determine whether finished products are of a specified quality and attempt to determine the causes of product defects that may be found. You will develop methods for reducing their occurrences. Quality Control specialist inspects and test products. They evaluate the data and prepare summaries to show how the product might differ from existing standards of quality and reliability. You may suggest changes in how products are made to achieve the best quality possible. You may also recommend methods to minimize the amount of quality defects. You are responsible for the documentation of test results and forwarding on communications with the suppliers and manufacturing companies. Establish and maintain a filing system for all projects, audits, and customer complaints with solutions. Assist Distribution Manager on reducing damage loss through Quality Control measures. Coordinate and execute re-work project, random & targeted product audits, and corrective actions on sub standard products. Perform all test and procedures to the QC. 400 Inspection Manual. Establish training and directing workers on special projects. Communicate with Quality, Customer Care and our Consumer Connections Teams daily to focus on Current areas of product concerns. High School Diploma or equivalent credential. Familiarity with chinaware and faucets is preferred, though not mandatory. Physical ability to routinely lift up to 65 lbs. Hiring Range The hiring range for Hutchins, TX is $53,000 -$69,000 annually. (Salary offer to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) EEO Statement AS, AMERICA INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Only at LIXIL’s request preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In such cases, a current and fully executed agreement with LIXIL must be in place. #J-18808-Ljbffr LIXIL Water Technology Americas