Quality Assurance Specialist II

Peckham, Inc.•Flint, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist II builds upon foundational QA experience to lead more complex quality initiatives and support broader compliance efforts. This role ensures robust execution of the Quality Management System (QMS), mentors' junior staff, and drives process improvements across production and inspection operations. The Quality Assurance Specialist II collaborates cross-functionally to uphold quality standards and maintain audit readiness for government contracts.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics Management or related field
2 - 4 years of related experience or training.
1 + Years experience with ISO-9001 requirements.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Deep understanding of quality systems and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, MIL-STD)
Strong proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, and product specifications
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of inspection methods and technical specifications.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC), root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone) and CAPA processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in a related field.
Proficiency in QMS frameworks (ISO 9001) and ERP systems.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
IPC, J-STD, or industry-specific certifications.
Proficiency with quality software and data reporting tools (Excel, QMS platforms, etc.)
Ability to adapt effective communications skills and collaborate with a diverse range of people and unique situations to achieve complex objectives.
Ability to comprehend and utilize technical data such as patterns, blueprints, purchase descriptions, and manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

Develop and revise quality documentation, including SOPs and control plans.
Review and approve inspection records and corrective action reports.
Leads audits of production and inpection processes.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Investigate complex non conformances and led root cause analysis.
Oversee corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
Coordinate inspection activities across multiple product lines.
Validate inspection reulsts agaisnt AQL and MIL-SPEC standards.
Analyze quality data trends and generate performance dashboards.
Present findings to leadership and support audit preparations.
Ensure adherence to government contract requirements (Berry Amendment, MIL-SPEC).
Support internal and external audit readiness.
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to Quality Assurance Specialist I's and team members.
Partner with engineering, production, and supply chain to resolve systemic issues.
Lead Kaizen events and quality improvement projects.
Recommend process enhancements based on data analysis.
Apply knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone).
Provides guidance to Quality Supervisors regarding daily tasks and assignments with a focus on building quality into garments to reduce the need for inspection.
Develop the requirements, levels, trainings and improvements for the manufacturing Quality Supervisors and Inspection team.