Quality Specialist

Sms Group Inc•Valparaiso, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualified candidates will be responsible for: Reviewing products and materials during final inspection to ensure they meet company requirements. Duties include measuring items against intended specifications, running quality tests, and identifying and reporting defects. Will collaborate with multiple departments, as well as suppliers, to expedite solutions for non-conforming parts. Apply today and join a worldwide company with the SMS group! Who we are At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us What you’ll do Perform incoming inspections on machined parts used in steel manufacturing equipment. Ensure products meet internal specifications, blueprints, and regulatory requirements. Utilize precision measuring tools such as coordinate measuring machines (e.g., FaroArm), micrometers, calipers, and gauges to check dimensions and functionality. Utilize CAM2 measuring software to program CMM for repeat inspections. Record results, maintain logs, and report defects through ERP systems and quality databases. Identify root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions to Sales and Project Managers. Collaborate with multiple departments to expedite solutions for non-conforming parts. This role may involve inspecting products at supplier facilities. This role will include speaking with Vendors to assist in technical resolution. This role will be cross trained as needed to support our shipping and warehousing functions. Work Environment Manufacturing Setting (75%) General Office environment inside a plant (25%)

Requirements

Prior experience in an industrial/manufacturing/machining environment preferred but not required.
Two-year college or university program certificate with 2 years of experience, or 4 year college or university degree.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
Familiarity with reading and understanding mechanical drawings preferred.
Will be required to use tools for part inspection.
Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to learn ERP system including SAP 4/HANA.
Experience using SAP preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an industrial/manufacturing/machining environment
Familiarity with reading and understanding mechanical drawings
Experience using SAP

Responsibilities

Reviewing products and materials during final inspection
Measuring items against intended specifications
Running quality tests
Identifying and reporting defects
Performing incoming inspections on machined parts used in steel manufacturing equipment
Ensuring products meet internal specifications, blueprints, and regulatory requirements
Utilizing precision measuring tools such as coordinate measuring machines (e.g., FaroArm), micrometers, calipers, and gauges to check dimensions and functionality
Utilizing CAM2 measuring software to program CMM for repeat inspections
Recording results, maintaining logs, and reporting defects through ERP systems and quality databases
Identifying root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions to Sales and Project Managers
Collaborating with multiple departments to expedite solutions for non-conforming parts
Inspecting products at supplier facilities
Speaking with Vendors to assist in technical resolution
Cross training as needed to support our shipping and warehousing functions