Quality Control Specialist

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality assurance and quality control programs for the fabrication facility
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections of materials, components, and assembled products
• Verify fabrication and assembly work meets drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Identify, document, and track non-conformances; coordinate rework, corrective, and preventive actions
• Maintain inspection checklists, quality records, and acceptance documentation
• Support development and enforcement of standard work instructions and quality procedures
• Partner with shop leadership to address quality issues and drive process improvements

Audits, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain QA, QC, and other documentation, logs, training records, and compliance reports
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and corrective action responses
• Track, trend, and report quality and safety performance metrics
• Ensure documentation supports traceability, audit readiness, and customer expectations

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance and/or quality control within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Hands-on experience performing inspections and verifying product conformance
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident or non-conformance investigations
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality certifications (ISO, internal auditor training, or similar)
• Experience in a regulated or government-contracted environment
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean principles

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work routinely in an industrial shop environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs as required
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Additional Skills

• Excellent internal and external customer service and communication/personal interaction skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint proficiency

Benefits

• All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

• MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.