Quality Specialist (Alvarado, TX)

About the role

The Quality Specialist is responsible for inspecting company's final products to meet established quality standards. Will implement quality assurance procedures and perform routine inspections and quality tests. Will ensure that standards and safety regulations in their area are observed. They practice continuous improvement regarding the methods they employ and the documentation they use. The Quality Specialist will assist in system implementation, review, audit and document management.

Responsibilities

• Execute incoming and final inspections
• Log inspection results in the system
• Review mill certifications for product conformance to specifications
• Scan and maintain mill certifications
• 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 follow-up coordination of non-compliant products
• Conduct internal audit delivery and audit follow-up
• Cooperate with other departments of the organization
• Actively participate in the process of building and developing procedures and instructions
• Attend material review and board meetings
• Perform product testing

Requirements

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school and four years related experience and/or training
• Ability to use control and measurement tools
• Process and production auditing
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 System

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, material certificates, safety rules, operating and maintain instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong communication skills
• Effectively speaking before a group of employees
• Knowledge to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Effectively apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpretation of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
• Proper use and knowledge of calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, and basic inspection instruments
• Calibration of control and measurement equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management System
• Ability to work effectively in a warehouse setting with moderate noise levels
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated
• Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, be accountable for actions, maintain confidentiality and support company goals and values
• Ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds at a time