Quality Specialist

Position Overview: Quality specialist will oversee the calibration processes for our measurement and testing equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires a background in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations and management. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, organization, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain the calibration program for all measuring equipment and process control equipment; Gage Recall Management / System Maintenance / GageTrak Database.

- Ensure compliance with ISO and AS9100 standards and industry regulations related to calibration and quality management.

- Conduct regular audits and reviews of calibration processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established procedures.

- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support product development and resolve measurement-related issues.

- Analyze calibration data and adjust recall frequency as appropriate.

- Maintain and update calibration documentation, including procedures, records, and schedules.

- Coordinate with external calibration service providers as needed to ensure timely and accurate services. Request quotes and request Purchase Orders for same.

- Stay current with advancements in calibration technology and CMM software used, recommending updates as necessary.

- Inspection of First Articles and Production Parts as assigned. (e.g.: FAIRs, capability studies, etc.)

- Inspection of Tools, Fixtures, and gages as assigned.

- Verify calibration of temperature controllers, rectifiers, pressure gages, etc..

- Report out of tolerance conditions for gages, products and tooling.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in calibration.

- Strong knowledge of measurement principles, calibration standards, and quality control processes.

- Experience with most hand gages and equipment including thread gages.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Overall mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certification in Calibration Management or Quality Assurance.

- Experience with GageTrak software.

- MicroVu OMM (Optical Measurement Machine) Experience.

- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools.

- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

- Electrical knowledge / experience.

- Knowledge of Blue Print.

- Experience with OMM / CMM software and programming or similar equipment.