Quality Specialist

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. • McMinnville, OR

14h

About The Position

The Quality Specialist collects operational performance data to monitor production and support production planning. The role coordinates with Quality, Production, Sales, quality assurance, the rolling mill, and the melt shop to develop efficient production schedules and improve schedule attainment. It develops and documents process standards, records best production practices, sets performance expectations, and creates and updates production performance reports. In collaboration with the QA Manager and Plant Metallurgist, the Quality Specialist reviews customer requirements, identifies cost-reduction opportunities, recommends operational-method revisions, and implements needed process modifications. The role also supports disposition decisions for out-of-spec material to improve yield and ensure compliance with quality standards, and assists with other projects assigned by the QA Manager. Travel to unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S. is required, approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in the job offered or a related position.
• Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Demonstrable knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP, including production modules.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Melt Shop Level 2 systems and Rolling Mill Level 2 systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and steelmaking processes.
• Ability to travel to unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S., approximately 30%, as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect operational performance data to monitor production and assist with production planning.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Sales to review data and develop solutions that improve schedule attainment.
• Coordinate with Sales, quality assurance, the rolling mill, and the melt shop to produce efficient production schedules.
• Develop and document process standards, capture best production practices, and set performance expectations.
• Create and update production performance data reports.
• Work with the QA Manager and Plant Metallurgist on customer requirements to identify cost-reduction opportunities, recommend operational-method revisions, and implement process modifications.
• Confer with the QA Manager and Plant Metallurgist on disposition of out-of-spec material to improve yield and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Assist with other projects assigned by the QA Manager.
• Travel to unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S., approximately 30%, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level