About this role
Quality Specialist
Olney, Texas, USA
70000-80000
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring manufacturing process compliance, executing quality gates, conducting first-piece approvals, supporting containment activities, and reinforcing a culture of quality throughout operations. This role serves as the operational backbone of the quality management system.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform First Piece Approvals and process verifications.
- Execute quality gate inspections throughout manufacturing.
- Perform process audits and layered process audits.
- Support containment activities for nonconforming products.
- Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance to manufacturing procedures and standards.
- Support SMS implementation and compliance activities.
- Coach operators and supervisors on quality requirements.
- Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3+ years manufacturing or aerospace quality experience.
- Knowledge of AS9100 standards is preferred.
- Experience with auditing, inspections, and quality systems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Success Metrics
- First Piece Approval Cycle Time
- Quality Gate Effectiveness
- Audit Compliance
- Escape Reduction
- Corrective Action Effectiveness
- Process Compliance Performance
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Great company with a strong growth trajectory. Annual bonus at 40% which pays out quarterly. 2 week shut downs twice a year, July and December.