Quality Specialist

Job Scope

As a Quality Specialist you will be expected to perform quality checks and assess quality problems that arise within production process. You will be responsible for conducting in-process inspections as well as final inspections when production of finished goods and equipment is completed. Testing of finished goods and equipment will also be a core function of this role.

• Understand and have a working knowledge of company quality standards and concepts.
• Perform in-process inspections/over checks by confirming specifications; conduct visual and measurement testing/sampling, and testing of major equipment.
• Record and communicate required adjustments for work in process and final products to team leader, production supervisor and/or quality personnel.
• Identify discrepancies between drawing specifications and final work product for immediate correction and/or future corrective action.
• Assess and solve problems that may arise, to include performance of root cause analysis and proposal of countermeasures/solutions for repeat issues.
• Perform submissions for engineering change requests and deviation requests as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and standards while performing job functions.
• Maintain proper documentation of inspection results by completing inspection logs and reports; summarizing quality issues and filing quality records into quality database.
• Report/elevate quality related information and concerns to direct manager as needed.
• Fill in as needed / Perform other duties as assigned to facilitate production flow and efficiencies.

Minimum prerequisite education, training, and/or experience required:

• Adequate training and experience of (minimum 1-3 years preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• High level of technical aptitude by related experience or technical degree (required).

Job Specific Capabilities:

• Strong positive attitude.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be decisive and objective.
• Report results and document.
• Communication – Ability to read, write and speak English. Must be able to articulate ideas and plans and communicate these accurately and effectively to others.
• Strong computer/electronics and typing skills (Microsoft office proficiency).

Physical Capabilities:

• Hand Tools Used: tape measure, measurement devices (micrometers, calipers) bore gauges, digital angle gauge, taps, torque tooling.
• Equipment Used:
  Two-ton lift, ten-ton lift, electronic testing devices and software, test stands & hydraulic pumps, functioning of major equipment.
• Movement:
  Constant movement includes: walking, standing;
  Frequent Movement includes: climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting.
• Lift and or Carry: 50
  
  Lbs Frequently, over 20lbs constantly, Over 100lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Sensory:
  Hearing, Speech, Vision, Smell, Tactile.