Quality Specialist

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

17d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Specialist is responsible for final inspection of manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies, and for verifying production records. The role independently conducts inspections according to production requirements, engineering drawings, customer purchase orders, and industry standards. The specialist works with Planning, Contracts, Production, Program Management, and other departments to resolve nonconformances and ensure products meet requirements and customer expectations. The position is based at Marotta Controls’ Parsippany, New Jersey office and includes work in both a professional office and a manufacturing or machine-shop environment. The role is full-time, with occasional overtime and weekend work potentially required as duties demand. No travel is expected.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role handling mechanical and electronic parts and production records.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with personnel at all levels and external parties, including vendors, suppliers, and customers.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100; familiarity with sampling techniques, lot traceability, and configuration management.
Ability to coordinate with customer and government (DCMA) quality representatives to schedule and support inspections.
Strong computer literacy, including MS Office and PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, and equipment.
Technical school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to meet job-required vision screening, including vision and color vision requirements.
Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense manufacturing quality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect products for conformance using eye loupes, magnifiers, and unaided vision.
Review mechanical and electronic parts and assemblies for defects and workmanship.
Review production records, including build sheets, test reports, and routers, for correctness.
Coordinate with Planning, Contracts, Production, Program Management, and other functions to resolve issues and meet goals.
Generate and sign Certificates of Conformance (CofCs).
Generate spreadsheets for data collection.
Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments.
Interact with source inspectors.
Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, sales orders, customer quality clauses, and work instructions.
Document inspection results by completing reports and logs and entering data into software databases and ERP systems.
Assist with training requirements for new hires and existing employees, and facilitate training when needed.
Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with internal and external parties.
Maintain and elevate relationships with Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and other company functions.
Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures to support regulatory and internal system compliance.
Promote a positive, cooperative work environment through effective communication.
Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives, provide constructive recommendations, and initiate actions supporting company goals.
Demonstrate commitment to company values.
Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
Assume related duties as required or assigned.
Ensure work areas, including those of direct reports, are clean, secure, and well maintained.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.