Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist
Overview
The Quality Specialist is responsible for final inspection of manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies and verification of production records. This role independently conducts inspections according to production requirements, engineering drawings, customer purchase order(s), and industry standards. The Quality Specialist interfaces with other departments including Planning, Contracts, Production and Program Management to resolve nonconformances and ensures product meets requirements and customer expectations.

Minimum Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role handling mechanical and electronic parts and production records (aerospace/defense preferred)
Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
ISO9001 / AS9100 knowledgeable. Familiar with sampling techniques, lot traceability and configuration management
Ability to interface and coordinate with customer and government (DCMA) quality representatives to schedule and support inspections
Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
Technical school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be a US Citizen
Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities
Visually inspect products for conformance to requirements using eye loupes, magnifiers and unaided vision
Review mechanical and electronic parts and assemblies for defects and workmanship
Review production records such as build sheets, test reports, routers, and for correctness
Coordinate with Planning, Contracts, Production and Program Management, and other functions to resolve issues and meet goals
Generate and sign CofC’s
Generate spreadsheets for data collection
Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments
Interact with source inspectors
Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings, sales orders, customer quality clauses, work instructions, etc.
Document inspection results by completing reports and logs and inputting data into software databases and ERP systems
Assist with training requirements of new hires and existing employees and facilitate training if needed
Additional Duties / Responsibilities
Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
Maintain and continue to elevate relationships with Engineering, Operations, Customer Service and all other facets of the company
Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals
Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
Ensure that work area and work areas of direct reports are clean, secure, and well maintained
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, barcode readers, document scanners, photocopiers, cameras as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
This is a full-time position. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
No travel is expected for this position.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.