Quality Specialist

Quality SpecialistEmployee is responsible for performing all quality related functions required. This employee will lead blitz/team activities, maintain and update action items generated by the activities, and lead QA projects/teams. Employee must communicate with upper management, peers, other department supervisors, engineers, etc. Employee will be responsible for manufacturing and/or lab audits and reviews. To perform routine checks, tests, gaging, and instrument inspections of materials, goods in process, and finished goods.Responsibilities:Performs assigned routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards.Reports results to line mechanic or supervisor who will make an analysis and take necessary action.Inspects visually for obvious defects.Performs detailed visual inspection when necessary to determine quality of product where limits are not clearly defined.Removes defectives and places acceptable product back on line.Notifies line supervisor when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found.Posts and maintains forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies.Makes recommendation on disposition of questionable product to supervisor.May act as quality control department clerk, maintaining all quality records for the facility.May act as scrap collector, touring the facility and removing tested and product samples from Q C inspection stations.Perform other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferredStrong knowledge of Quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis)Familiar with ISO requirementFamiliar with Lean ManufacturingCommunication and leadership abilitiesExcellent organizational skillsAbility to initiate change and continuous improvementAble to achieve goals and resultsAbility to work well with cross-functional teamAbility to facilitate blitzs and meetingsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelEducation:High School Diploma or GEDPhysical Requirements:We offer competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.ADA Statement & EEO Statement:In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.