Quality - Quality Assurance Specialist

Myers Industries Inc•Miami, OK

10h

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the Quality Department in maintaining and continuously improving the site Quality Management System (QMS). The role helps ensure compliance with ISO, customer, and regulatory requirements through coordination, documentation, training, and audit support. The specialist coordinates audits and corrective and preventive actions, maintains compliance documentation, and serves as Document Control Coordinator and Calibration Coordinator. The role also supports QMS administration, employee training, product and process compliance, and purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment for the QC laboratory. The specialist may back up QA Lab Technicians as needed and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of five years of manufacturing and/or management experience, or an equivalent combination required.
Strong understanding of quality inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System requirements.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Office 365.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to transfer knowledge of policies and procedures.
Ability to use all necessary safety equipment.
Ability to tolerate frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, repetitive motions, extreme temperatures, and standing for 8–12 hours on a concrete surface.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in a QA support role.
Experience in ISO systems.
ISO Internal Auditor training.
Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and problem-solving tools such as 8 Disciplines, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and process mapping.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct audits, close out audit findings, create audit finding reports, and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Create and maintain company compliance documentation, including manuals, instructions, and procedures; act as Document Control Coordinator.
Participate in developing audit and inspection plans, risk assessments, gauging, and responses to customer and regulatory requirements with management, engineering, and external consultants.
Provide administrative support for the organization's QMS, including coordinating ISO audit information, data gathering, and procedures.
Direct site personnel's work to ensure QMS procedures are properly formatted, revisions follow established processes, the QMS database is maintained, and records are organized and stored properly.
Support site compliance of products and processes with QMS regulatory requirements.
Coordinate activities of personnel assigned to audit, inspect, and train others on management system requirements.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training on ISO regulatory requirements.
Purchase QC laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment.
Act as Calibration Coordinator.
Back up QA Lab Technicians as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.