Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance SpecialistExpress Employment is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a leading manufacturing company in Bettendorf, IA. This position is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the company's quality management systems while supporting quality, production, customers, and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and continuously improve company-wide quality management systems, procedures, work instructions, training materials, and controlled documentsConduct internal audits, inspections, and verification activities while identifying and resolving non-conformances, customer concerns, and production quality issuesAnalyze quality and production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvementPrepare reports, metrics, and presentations for management review and communicate quality trends and improvement actions to leadershipManage corrective and preventive actions while supporting training, calibration, quality testing, and other quality system functions as neededRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a quality system-controlled organizationCompletion of an industry-recognized Quality Management/Processing course or equivalent progressive experienceAdvanced blueprint reading skills and operational understanding of ISO 9001 standardsStrong data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisionsPreferred Qualifications:Certified Internal Auditor experience or certification (ISO or AS)Experience developing or maintaining Quality Management SystemsExperience with internal auditing, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvementStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelExperience working directly with customers and suppliers regarding quality issuesExperience interpreting industry standards and quality requirements