Process Integrity Specialist Job Blue Springs area,Missouri USA,Quality Assurance

Process Integrity Specialist

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Process Integrity Specialist position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Process Integrity Specialist supports the organization's process architecture, knowledge management, and continuous improvement strategies. This role is responsible for evaluating and assessing programs' adherence to internal quality systems while maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards, providing feedback for improvement, and guiding the implementation of change, including the management of customer flow downs. This role oversees the transformation of institutional knowledge into structured systems to eliminate waste, reduce process variation, and improve overall operational integrity.

Primary Responsibilities:

Evaluates and assesses process' adherence to internal quality systems and maintain compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).

Provides actionable feedback for improvement and guides the implementation of necessary changes.

Reviews, interprets, and integrates customer-specific requirements and flow downs into internal processes and technical specifications.

Ensures these requirements are effectively communicated and adhered to by both internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers.

Partners with the Quality Manager to plan and schedule audit readiness programs across all departments and projects to ensure consistent compliance.

Applies risk-based thinking to develop and execute an advanced quality audit strategy, incorporating risk-based scheduling and follow-up, and determining the optimal execution of audits to manage compliance risks and sustain continuous improvement.

Acts as a change agent for process implementation and formal change control.

Reviews changes for quality impact prior to implementation, and develop change management plans to ensure that individuals feel supported during technological or procedural transformations, driving organizational agility and improved productivity.

Drives Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and participates in advanced root cause analyses to mitigate process risks.

Integrates risk-based thinking to anticipate challenges in the process lifecycle and implement preventative measures.

Works with teams to maintain and update controlled documentation related to audits, inspection plans, standard operating procedures, and configuration management to maintain the integrity and traceability of product configurations throughout their lifecycle.

Supports and leads continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality systems.

Utilizes standard methodologies to identify root causes of process failures and implement data-driven solutions.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential

Skills:

Project Management. Advanced Risk-Based Auditing. Customer Requirement/Flow Down Management. Change Management. Change Control. Configuration Management. Risk Management. Six Sigma Methodologies. Quality Management Systems (QMS). Root Cause Analysis (CAPA). Communication & Presentation. Problem Solving and Decision Making. Relationship Building and Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Work Environment:

Work will be performed in a manufacturing, production, or office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to monitor manufacturing processes, analyze data using computer software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires regular communication with both internal personnel and external agencies or customers.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED
:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Engineering, Quality Management, Business, Industrial Technology) or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. Four years or more of experience in managing complex projects and programs within a quality or manufacturing environment. Direct experience with process documentation & manufacturing support. Comprehensive knowledge of organizational structure, culture, and advanced industry practice.

PREFERRED
:
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $61,099 to $76,392 a year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Better, Together as One Fike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays
Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
Paid Life and…