Quality Specialist

Robert Half • Santa Ana, CA • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join the Product Quality Team in Santa Ana. This Quality Specialist is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve the incoming inspection process to meet quality standards. They are a highly motivated team player willing to support a fast-paced team environment. They will partner across the organization and help prioritize process and product quality issues that impact the effectiveness of the incoming materials inspection process, as well as provide support for end-of-line supplier inspection.

As a quality specialist, they are also responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve final product quality standards. This role will focus on both product quality issues and process issues that impact efficiencies and completeness of inspection operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Manage the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process

Inspect and verify non-conforming parts at the site and at supplier sites as assigned

Partner with the site Supplier Quality Engineering organization to support supplier quality control

Assist in root cause analysis

Assist in dispositioning non-conforming material and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner

Manage internal re-work to support dispositions

Ensure data collection and entry are accurate and complete for the MRB process

Communicate process performance and quality issues to key stakeholders to drive improvements

Execute vendor return material authorizations (RMA) in partnership with warehouse and buyers to ensure material leaves the MRB area for suppliers

Perform verification of First Article Inspection (FAI) on incoming material and coordinate acceptance of FAI data submitted by suppliers

Manage quality containment processes for material, tooling, and inspection equipment involved in non-conformances impacting production capacity and capability

Create inspection plans for incoming material, in-process inspection steps, and end-of-line inspection, as directed by product quality engineers; execute inspection as needed

Train technicians and inspectors to execute inspection plans and data capture in the process

Propose, develop, and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review them with product quality engineers

Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to company quality policy

Deep dive into data and traceability investigations to identify trends, oddities, inconsistencies, and variation impacting the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and product quality

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in metrology inspection or a quality role

Experience with production support and quality management

Proficiency with ERP/MES software and inspection data management software

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Faro arm, OMM, etc.)

Knowledge and understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing per Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD& T)

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)

Ability to analyze inspection results and provide feedback to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering departments

Experience using investigative equipment such as x-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certificates of compliance, etc.

Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, or similar QMS standards

Experience with validation and testing of assemblies and their components

Experience communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical or associate degree in a related quality, mechanical, or aerospace engineering field

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent; IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 certification

Knowledge of Six Sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, and low-rate production

Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire harnesses)

Experience auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment

Detail-oriented self-starter with minimal oversight and strong ability to communicate with different cross-functional teams

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