QMS Specialist I

Kearfott Corporation•Black Mountain, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Systems Specialist I supports the Quality Management System (QMS), Quality data systems, and ERP master data to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and efficient business operations. This role is responsible for maintaining quality system documentation, supporting ERP quality transactions, quality performance metrics and dashboards, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams to improve business processes.

Requirements

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Advanced Excel knowledge (i.e., Pivot tables)
Ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Associate Degree required
Proven knowledge and experience documenting procedures
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS 9100; FAA and DOD requirements strongly preferred
Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve Quality metrics and KPI reporting.
Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel to automate reporting through formulas, Power Query, Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, dashboards, and data validation.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards supporting Quality Engineering, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Leadership.
Drive the organization toward real-time and daily reporting by improving automated data collection and visualization.
Verify data accuracy and investigate discrepancies before publication.
Identify opportunities to eliminate manual reporting through automation.
Support Quality-related ERP (IFS) master data activities.
Create and maintain supplier records.
Create and maintain purchase part information supporting Quality requirements.
Support Quality transaction accuracy within ERP.
Support scrap transactions and ensure accurate disposition reporting.
Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and process improvement activities.
Recommend opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and business processes.
Assist in implementation of digital Quality initiatives.