Stratic - Quality Specialist I

Principal Objective of Position:

The Quality Specialist I supports the activities of the Quality Manager in inspections and training staff on new gauges and/or new quality inspections. The Quality Specialist I will also serve as a backup for the team lead regarding leadership of the line, shipping, and receiving. When not serving in this role, or as a backup to the line lead, the quality specialist will continue to also be a warehouse inspector. This is a hands-on working function.

Essential Functions:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Measures key quality characteristics of a part by sampling parts and analyzing trends both as first piece verification as well as during the process.
• May be sent to the customer to sort/inspect and represent the company.
• Verifies that safe launch procedures and practices are being followed during all quality checks.
• Assist warehouse manpower with quality questions and when needed consults with quality manager.
• Alerts the Quality Manager to any abnormalities or failed parts.
• Trains warehouse personnel on gage usage.
• Trains warehouse personnel on quality alerts.
• Audits safe launch sheets.
• Audits and submits end of the day paperwork on inventory counts, defects, etc.
• Audits all gauges and ensures timely calibration to remain in compliance w/ ISO.
• Collects data and measures parts as part of a company's continuous improvement plan.
• Understands and communicates priorities for the inspectors based upon input from the quality manager and plant manager.
• Trains operators in skills of measurement and inspection
• Backup to the floor lead for all things associated with shipping and receiving.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.