Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist Entry

The Quality Specialist Entry supports manufacturing process and product quality by learning and applying Goodyear standards, procedures, and quality systems in partnership with experienced team members. This role contributes to process improvement, quality compliance, and problem-solving activities while developing a strong foundation in quality engineering principles. The position plays an important role in supporting manufacturing excellence, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to product and process requirements. Success in this role requires a positive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Why This Role Matters

• Supports the delivery of high-quality products by helping ensure compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts through process monitoring, problem-solving, and quality-focused initiatives.
• Assists in maintaining product and process specifications that drive operational consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Builds the foundation for future quality and manufacturing leadership by applying quality principles and best practices in a hands-on environment.

What You Will Do

• Learn and apply Goodyear quality standards, procedures, and technical solutions to support manufacturing process and product quality.
• Monitor and report process performance indicators while supporting quality improvement and plant optimization initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining product and process technical specifications to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Support audits, root-cause analysis activities, and corrective action implementation to improve quality performance.
• Apply standard problem-solving tools and data analysis techniques to address defined business and process challenges.
• Participate in team projects and cross-functional activities while learning project management tools and quality system processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Degree with years of experience, 5 years equivalent experience w/o degree. (Degree at management discretion based on position.)
• Demonstrated ability to apply systematic problem solving tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude. Actively participate in meetings, in a supporting role. Initiate open dialogue with peers and leadership on areas of concern.
• Select best means of communication. Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions within the function, both written and oral.