Quality Professional

Seco Tools • Reynoldsville, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a growing precision manufacturing team producing high‑quality round cutting tools for customers across various industries. We’re committed to quality, innovation, and providing a clean, well‑organized workplace where skilled team members can thrive. We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Control/Quality Assurance Professional to join our team. The Quality Control/Quality Assurance Professional role plays a critical part in ensuring product and process excellence by driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a strong quality culture across the organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and experienced in manufacturing quality systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a manufacturing quality or quality assurance role.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards, SPC, auditing techniques, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes.
• Ability to develop procedures, training materials, and quality documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with production and support teams.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and perform ongoing reviews of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure process stability and capability.
• Audit products and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with applicable ISO requirements and internal quality standards.
• Support and promote 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Document, communicate, and facilitate troubleshooting of quality-related issues.
• Validate customer claims, prepare reports, and communicate findings internally.
• Collaborate closely with other QA team members to ensure all daily QA activities are completed on time and at a high level of quality.
• Develop and improve quality processes by evaluating existing methods, tools, and best practices.
• Create, update, and maintain procedures, workflows, and work instructions, sharing best practices to strengthen the quality culture.
• Conduct daily QA touch-base meetings, tracking and reviewing established KPIs.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure processes and procedures meet quality standards; educate and support others on complex quality topics.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement ongoing training programs for the QA team.
• Provide department-specific orientation and training for new hires as needed.
• Maintain open and effective communication with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Plan and develop testing efforts, including test plans and test cases for larger-scale projects; document and communicate results to team members and management.
• Coordinate or perform calibration of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Report on global KPIs as required.
• Ensure all activities comply with the Seco Code of Conduct, the Niagara Cutter Handbook, and the Niagara Cutter Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wage
• Retirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
• Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
• Supportive team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed