Quality and Safety Specialist

MS Technology, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality & Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing workplace safety, quality assurance systems, and quality control activities within the fabrication facility. This role ensures compliance with OSHA requirements, internal safety policies, and applicable quality standards, while also providing direct oversight of inspections, testing, and acceptance of materials, in‑process work, and finished products. The position supports operational excellence by performing inspections, audits, training, corrective action oversight, and quality verification while promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and/or safety within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
Hands‑on experience performing inspections and verifying product conformance
Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident or non‑conformance investigations
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality requirements
Strong analytical, documentation, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent internal and external customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects.
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred
OSHA 30‑Hour certification or equivalent safety training
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
Quality certifications (ISO, internal auditor training, or similar)
Experience in a regulated or government‑contracted environment
Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean principles

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality assurance and quality control programs for the fabrication facility
Perform incoming, in‑process, and final quality inspections of materials, components, and assembled products
Verify fabrication and assembly work meets drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
Identify, document, and track non‑conformances; coordinate rework, corrective, and preventive actions
Maintain inspection checklists, quality records, and acceptance documentation
Support development and enforcement of standard work instructions and quality procedures
Partner with shop leadership to address quality issues and drive process improvements
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
Conduct routine safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action plans
Coordinate and deliver required safety training (PPE, hazard communication, equipment safety, etc.)
Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and field presence
Maintain QA, QC, and safety documentation, logs, training records, and compliance reports
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and corrective action responses
Track, trend, and report quality and safety performance metrics
Ensure documentation supports traceability, audit readiness, and customer expectations