Quality Specialist

DYWIDAG•Pottstown, PA

10d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Quality Specialist inspects the company’s final products to ensure they meet established quality standards. The role implements quality assurance procedures, conducts routine inspections and quality tests, and ensures applicable standards and safety regulations are followed. It supports continuous improvement of inspection methods and documentation, and assists with quality-system implementation, review, audits, and document management. The specialist performs measurements, tests, and visual inspections in accordance with inspection plans; creates and improves inspection instructions; maintains and monitors control records; and oversees measuring equipment. Activities are performed in accordance with ISO 9001. The position works with incoming and final inspections, product testing, supplier approvals, non-conformance reporting and follow-up, audit activities, and coordination with other departments. It also involves work in a warehouse setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds at a time.

Requirements

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school and four years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to use control and measurement tools.
Experience or knowledge in process and production auditing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, material certificates, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Strong communication skills, including ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems involving variables where limited standardization exists and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Knowledge and proper use of calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, and basic inspection instruments.
Ability to calibrate control and measurement equipment.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse setting with moderate noise levels.
Ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds at a time.
Deal with others honestly and straightforwardly, be accountable, maintain confidentiality, and support company goals and values.

Responsibilities

Execute incoming and final inspections.
Log inspection results in the system.
Review mill certifications for product conformance to specifications, and scan and maintain mill certificates.
Complete a Material Return Notice (MRN) when product is returned from job sites.
Establish product identity during inventory and when products are returned.
Perform Pre-Production Approval (PPAP) inspections for new suppliers.
Generate Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for non-conformances.
Notify buyers, project coordinators, and/or designers when parts are non-conforming.
Identify and investigate non-compliant products and coordinate their follow-up.
Deliver internal audits and conduct audit follow-up.
Cooperate with other departments of the organization.
Actively participate in developing and improving procedures and instructions.
Attend material review and board meetings.
Perform product testing.
Create and improve inspection instructions; maintain and monitor control records and supervise measuring equipment.
Perform measurements, tests, and visual inspections in accordance with inspection plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.