Quality Specialist

Description

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.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

- Understand and have a working knowledge of company quality standards and concepts.

- Perform in-process inspections/overchecks 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

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Adequate training and experience of (minimum 1-3 years preferred)
• Highschool 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: 50Lbs Frequently, over 20lbs constantly, Over 100lbs occasionally with assistance. 
• Sensory: Hearing, Speech, Vision, Smell, Tactile