Quality Specialist

Quality SpecialistQuality Specialist is responsible for inspecting company's final products to meet established quality standards. Will implement quality assurance procedures and perform routine inspections and quality tests. Will ensure that standards and safety regulations in their area are observed. They practice continuous improvement regarding the methods they employ and the documentation they use. The Quality Specialist will assist in system implementation, review, audit and document management. Will be responsibility for measurements, tests and visual inspection in accordance with the inspection plan. While being responsible for creating and improving inspection instructions, keep and monitor control records and supervision of measuring equipment. Perform activities per ISO 9001.Essential FunctionsExecute incoming and final inspections.Log inspection results in the system.Review mill certifications for product conformance to specifications. Scan and maintain mill certs.Completes a Material Return Notice (MRN) when product is returned from job sites.Establish product identity during inventory and when products are returned.Performs Pre-Production Approval (PPAP) inspections for new suppliers.Generates Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for non-conformances.Notifies buyers, project coordinators, and/or designers when parts are non-conforming.Identification, investigation and follow-up coordination of non-compliant productsInternal Audit delivery and audit follow-upCooperation with other departments of the organizationActive participation in the process of building and developing Procedures and Instructions.Attend material review and board meeting.Perform product testing.Other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceAssociates degree from a two-year college or technical school and four years related experience and/or trainingAbility to use control and measurement toolsProcess and production auditingKnowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.Knowledge of ISO 9001 SystemCompetenciesAbility to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, material certificates, safety rules, operating and maintain instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Strong communication skills.Effectively speaking before a group of employees.Knowledge to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Effectively apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in a situations where only limited standardization exists.Interpretation of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.Proper use and knowledge of calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, and basic inspection instruments.Calibration of control and measurement equipmentKnowledge and understanding of Quality Management SystemEffectively work in a warehouse setting with moderate noise levels.Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality and supports company goals and values.Ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds at a time.