QUALITY ACCEPTANCE SPECIALIST

Anderson Dahlen Inc•Ramsey, MN

3d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Anderson Dahlen, part of the Gray family of companies, provides specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services for the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. The Quality Acceptance Specialist supports product quality and manufacturing performance by independently conducting acceptance activities for materials, fabricated assemblies, and equipment used in bioprocessing, automation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. The role assesses conformance to drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and quality standards; documents and manages nonconforming conditions; and supports resolution of quality issues. It applies objective evidence, sound quality judgment, and risk-based decision-making while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and suppliers to support compliance, product acceptance, and customer satisfaction. The position conducts inspections and verification on mechanical, electrical, and fabricated products, including stainless steel vessels, process systems, electrical enclosures, control panels, weldments, and fabricated assemblies. It reviews engineering and quality requirements, verifies workmanship and product configuration, and supports in-process inspections, Hardware Acceptance Testing (HAT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and related verification. Electrical verification may include continuity, functional, and RPM testing using calibrated equipment on systems ranging from 5V through 480V three-phase. The specialist documents inspection findings and acceptance records, supports nonconformance and corrective action activities, communicates quality status and risks, and contributes to continuous improvement. The disclosed wage range is $25–$35 per hour. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, product acceptance, or quality assurance.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and GD&T.
Knowledge of welding, fabrication, electrical assemblies, and mechanical systems.
Experience with nonconformance management, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to independently make quality acceptance decisions using objective evidence and risk-based thinking.

Nice To Haves

Experience within regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or custom equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Perform quality acceptance inspections of mechanical, electrical, and fabricated products, including stainless steel vessels, process systems, electrical enclosures, control panels, weldments, and fabricated assemblies.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, tolerances, quality requirements, and acceptance criteria to determine product conformity.
Verify workmanship, dimensions, materials, finishes, weld quality, component installation, and system configuration against approved requirements.
Support and perform in-process inspections, Hardware Acceptance Testing (HAT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and related product verification activities.
Conduct continuity testing, functional verification, and RPM testing on electrical assemblies using calibrated test equipment ranging from 5V through 480V three-phase systems.
Determine product acceptance, rejection, conditional acceptance, or escalation based on objective evidence and established quality requirements.
Document inspection results, acceptance status, discrepancies, nonconformances, and supporting objective evidence in required quality systems.
Maintain complete, accurate, attributable, and traceable quality records in accordance with internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Create and maintain photographic evidence packages, pre-HAT documentation, and final acceptance records supporting product release and customer review.
Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions; initiate or support investigations and corrective action activities.
Assist with containment, root cause investigations, evidence collection, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
Escalate significant or recurring quality concerns that may affect product quality, compliance, schedule, or customer requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Assembly, Welding, Finishing, Documentation, Project Management, suppliers, and Quality personnel to resolve quality-related issues.
Provide guidance on acceptance requirements and product quality expectations, and communicate acceptance status, unresolved concerns, quality risks, and required actions.
Support practical and compliant resolutions that maintain product quality while protecting manufacturing and customer commitments.
Support standardization of inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and documentation practices.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, defect reduction, process consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Recommend improvements to inspection processes, quality controls, and product acceptance activities.