Quality Specialist

Description

Position Title: Quality Specialist

Department: Quality

Location: Santa Ana, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full- Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Specialist with experience in first articles to join our team. As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that all first articles meet the required quality standards and specifications. You will work closely with the production team to identify and resolve any quality issues that may arise during the production process.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Monitoring: Performing regular inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify adherence to quality specifications. Create, review, and submit FAIRs into Net-Inspect.
• Non-Conformance Management: Investigating quality issues, documenting non-conformances, and initiating corrective actions to address problems.
• Audit and Compliance: Conducting internal audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process optimization and proposing changes to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Training and Support: Providing training to team members on quality procedures and standards.
• Collaboration: Working closely with different departments like production, engineering, and customer service to address quality concerns. Support all areas of inspection including: receiving, in-process, AOI & X-Ray, and final inspection.
• Reporting and Documentation: Preparing reports on quality metrics, trends, and corrective actions taken to management.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality control, with a focus on first articles
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures and standards
• Experience with inspection tools and equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools
• Knowledge of quality management principles and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective actions
  
  

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for quality control and a proven track record of success in first articles, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.