Quality Specialist EZ Form

FLSA STATUS: Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Quality

SUPERVISOR: Quality Specialist

DIRECT REPORTS: None

  

Position Summary

The Quality Specialist is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and testing products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they adhere to established quality standards.

This role plays a key part in maintaining high product quality, identifying potential issues, proposing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements. The Quality Specialist works closely with the Quality Manager and engineering team to address non-conformances and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality control, or related field preferred
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certificate preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or inspection within manufacturing
• Familiarity with inspecting RF cables, cable assemblies, connectors, delay lines, or similar components is highly desirable

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of quality tools, techniques, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, MIL-DTL-17, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and quality management systems (QMS)
• Prior experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes is preferred

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and potential quality issues
• Proficiency in using inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gages, microscopes)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) for reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective action
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and quality management systems (QMS)

 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform visual and physical inspections of RF coaxial cables, cable assemblies, connectors, delay lines, and related components at various stages of production (final inspection, in-process checks, incoming inspections)
• Utilize various precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, force gages, pull testers, microscopes, and occasionally optical comparators for accurate measurements and inspections
• Conduct first article inspections and incoming material inspections to ensure conformity with specifications and standards
• Generate detailed inspection reports, and maintain accurate records of all inspections, tests, and non-conformances
• Collaborate with Engineering and the Quality Manager to investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying potential quality issues, proposing solutions, and helping implement process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements such as ISO 9001, MIL-DTL-17, and IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Work closely with engineering, production, and the Quality Manager to resolve quality-related issues, share findings, and contribute to team goals focused on improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency
• Generate QPL reports IAW applicable standards and First Article Inspection reports according to IAW AS9102 requirements
• Read and understand drawings, documents, standards, and specifications

Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required. 

 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and move materials up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.