Process Integrity Specialist

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally and over 1,200 employees worldwide.

About the role

The Process Integrity Specialist supports the organization’s process architecture, knowledge management, and continuous improvement strategies. This role is responsible for evaluating and assessing programs’ adherence to internal quality systems while maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards, providing feedback for improvement, and guiding the implementation of change, including the management of customer flow downs. This role oversees the transformation of institutional knowledge into structured systems to eliminate waste, reduce process variation, and improve overall operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses process adherence to internal quality systems and maintains compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Provides actionable feedback for improvement and guides the implementation of necessary changes.
• Reviews, interprets, and integrates customer-specific requirements and flow downs into internal processes and technical specifications.
• Ensures these requirements are effectively communicated and adhered to by both internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
• Partners with the Quality Manager to plan and schedule audit readiness programs across all departments and projects to ensure consistent compliance.
• Applies risk-based thinking to develop and execute an advanced quality audit strategy, incorporating risk-based scheduling and follow-up, and determining the optimal execution of audits to manage compliance risks and sustain continuous improvement.
• Acts as a change agent for process implementation and formal change control.
• Reviews changes for quality impact prior to implementation, and develops change management plans to ensure that individuals feel supported during technological or procedural transformations, driving organizational agility and improved productivity.
• Drives Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and participates in advanced root cause analyses to mitigate process risks.
• Integrates risk-based thinking to anticipate challenges in the process lifecycle and implement preventative measures.
• Works with teams to maintain and update controlled documentation related to audits, inspection plans, standard operating procedures, and configuration management to maintain the integrity and traceability of product configurations throughout their lifecycle.
• Supports and leads continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality systems.
• Utilizes standard methodologies to identify root causes of process failures and implement data-driven solutions.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Skills

• Project Management
• Advanced Risk-Based Auditing
• Customer Requirement/Flow Down Management
• Change Management
• Change Control
• Configuration Management
• Risk Management
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Root Cause Analysis (CAPA)
• Communication & Presentation
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Relationship Building and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a manufacturing, production, or office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to monitor manufacturing processes, analyze data using computer software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires regular communication with both internal personnel and external agencies or customers.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Engineering, Quality Management, Business, Industrial Technology) or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Four years or more of experience in managing complex projects and programs within a quality or manufacturing environment.
  • Direct experience with process documentation and manufacturing support.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of organizational structure, culture, and advanced industry practice.
• Preferred:
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $61,099 to $76,392 a year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Benefits

• Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year and paid holidays
• Medical plans with FSA & HSA, vision & dental plan
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan with company match (fully vested on day one)
• Profit sharing bonus program
• Education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site fitness center and award-winning wellness program
• Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses
• Service awards and recognition program
• Company picnic, quarterly events, and holiday lunch
• Free coffee/tea, lunch utensils, lunch room mini-mart, free parking