Quality Systems Specialist

Shift:  1st shift

City:  Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio.  We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success.  Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

The Quality System Specialist (QSS)  is responsible for monitoring and updating Swagelok’s Quality System manuals (SQS-F and SQS-FA2) and leading associated quality improvements across the organization. This role is seen as the organization subject matter expert for both systems where candidates represent Swagelok in internal and externals engagement.  successful QSS will identify and drive a quality culture and quality improvements through auditing, managing quality manuals, identifying and leading quality system improvements  The goal of the QSS is to assure Swagelok continually develops systems aligned to everchanging governing systems to maintain ISO and Nuclear Quality systems approvals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring:

- Monitor changes in standards to determine when updates are required.
- Maintain and lead updates to quality manuals to comply with standards and relevant regulations.

Audits and Training:

- Provide training on ISO standards and quality management procedures.
- Lead organizational efforts to prepare for and pass external ISO and Nuclear audits

Communication:

- Communicate changes in quality manuals and procedures to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure that all departments are informed of updates and understand their responsibilities.
- Act as a point of contact for quality manual inquiries.
- Present findings to management and recommend improvements.

Continuous Improvement:

- Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging trends in quality management.
- Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in quality management system reviews and updates.
- Lead process reviews and audits to ensure compliance identifying areas for improvement, lead collaboration to implement updates
- Follow up on audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Represent Swagelok on relevant external standards and serve as the organization SME
- Develop skills of secondary resources

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent QMS experience
- 5-7 years of experience in quality, engineering, or a technical field with a quality focus.

Preferred:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field
- 2+ years in a leadership position
- Advanced business or technical degree and formal training / certification in project management, quality management, or six-sigma.

Skills:

- Functional understanding of multiple business processes including Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering & Technology and Information Services.
- Organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Computer and office software skills.

Critical Competencies:

Self-Awareness: Emotional Self-Awareness, Accurate Self-Assessment, Self-Confidence

Self-Management: Emotional Self-Control, Transparency, Adaptability, Achievement, Initiative, Optimism

Social Awareness: Empathy, Organizational Awareness, Service Orientation

Relationship Management:  Change Catalyst, Influence, Conflict Management, Teamwork & Collaboration

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements :

- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

To apply:

1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.