Quality Specialist

Sms Group Inc • Gary, IN

1d • 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!

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an industrial/manufacturing/machining environment preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding mechanical drawings preferred.
• Experience using SAP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• paid vacation
• paid holiday time
• 401k with a company match
• training
• a tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree