Quality Specialist - B Shift - M​/T​/W

Quality Specialist I

Department:
Quality Assurance Division:
Operations

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission, Honor God. Defend Freedom (R), is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As the Quality Specialist I, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Perform receiving inspections on incoming manufactured and purchased firearm components to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and defined acceptance criteria.
• Verify part number, revision level, quantity, identification, and applicable material certifications or traceability documentation before accepting product.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and basic functional inspections using approved inspection methods and calibrated measurement equipment.
• Follow established inspection plans, sampling requirements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality and safety procedures when evaluating incoming material.
• Accurately record inspection results and disposition status in applicable quality records, inspection forms, or electronic systems while maintaining required lot and material traceability.
• Identify, label, and segregate nonconforming or suspect material in accordance with established procedures and provide clear inspection findings for further review.
• Support nonconformance and Material Review Board (MRB) activities by providing inspection data, measurements, photographs, or other objective evidence as requested.
• Communicate inspection discrepancies and documentation issues promptly to the appropriate Quality, Receiving, Purchasing, Manufacturing, or Supplier Quality personnel.
• Maintain inspection equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition; verify measurement equipment is within calibration before use and report damaged or questionable equipment.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and other safety or quality discussions as required.
• Participates in the company's efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Works under general supervision and seeks guidance when drawings, specifications, acceptance criteria, or inspection results are unclear.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2+ years of prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Working knowledge of basic quality inspection concepts, practices, and procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and other inspection documentation.
• Basic understanding of dimensional tolerances and GD&T concepts, with the ability to apply them during routine inspections as trained.
• Ability to use common inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, height gauges, and other basic measuring equipment, or the ability to become proficient through training.
• Ability to follow documented inspection plans, sampling requirements, and acceptance criteria consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and…