Quality Specialist

AWC Career•Deer Park, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team. As a Quality Specialist with AWC, you will be an integral part of our internal quality control team and will guide the organizational efforts towards superior quality overall. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing quality assurance processes, managing quality control activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Previous work history within the automation, manufacturing, or valve industry is necessary for this position. This role is critical to maintaining our reputation for superior quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of 2+ years of experience in process valve testing, reconditioning, modification, and calibration.
Proficiency in assembling and setting stops on quarter-turn actuators and valves
Ability to calibrate electro-pneumatic instruments and positioners.
Demonstrated history of understanding regulatory requirements (ASME, API, etc)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS)
Attentive to detail, good planning and time management skills
Ability to maintain records, and documents and compile and organize reports accurately
Ability to read and interpret manufacturers' requirements and customer specifications
Effectively listening and communicating tactfully, verbally and written
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects up to 49 pounds
Work involves frequent periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting/turning, reaching, and bending at the waist

Nice To Haves

Previous inspection experience in an industrial shop setting
Strong attention to detail and precision to ensure optimal control valve performance.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, enabling effective selection of corrective actions.
Proficient in interpreting schematics, drawings, and procedural instructions.
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Collaborative team player with the flexibility to work in various settings.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety rules and company policies
Track Non-Conformances in the documentation and physical process of building valves
Report Errors and lead touch point meetings with key stakeholders
Maintain quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards
Oversee all aspects of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes, ensuring products meet or exceed customer expectations
Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and improve processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to resolve quality-related problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Stay current with industry’s best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes
Maintain calibration program for site, ensuring equipment is calibrated at required intervals
Perform 2 nd Check of control valves and components as per AWC procedures and manufacturer specifications.
Help analyze and report control valve issues and select optimal corrective actions.
Interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required.
Read and check drawings, job orders, customer requirements, tooling instructions, and standard charts to determine procedural specifications.
Perform various other duties and activities assigned to you within physical constraints of the job