Quality Specialist

DYWIDAG•Pottstown, PA

About The Position

The Quality Specialist inspects company products to ensure they meet established quality standards and safety regulations. The role implements quality assurance procedures, performs routine inspections and tests, and supports continuous improvement of inspection methods and documentation. The specialist assists with quality system implementation, review, auditing, and document management, and performs measurements, tests, and visual inspections in accordance with inspection plans. The role also creates and improves inspection instructions, maintains and monitors control records, oversees measuring equipment, and performs activities in accordance with ISO 9001. The position works with incoming and final inspections, supplier approvals, nonconforming products, corrective actions, audits, and product testing. It involves collaboration with other departments and participation in developing procedures and instructions. The work takes place in a warehouse setting with moderate noise levels and includes lifting or moving items weighing up to 70 pounds.

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.
Knowledge of process and production auditing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Knowledge of the ISO 9001 system 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 the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization 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.
Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and supports 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, investigate, and coordinate follow-up for non-compliant products.
Conduct internal audits and follow up on audit findings.
Cooperate with other departments of the organization.
Participate in building and developing 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 the inspection plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.