Accreditation Specialist

MTS Systems Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

HSA/FSA with company match

Industry leading 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Matching gift and volunteer program

Job summary

MTS Systems Corporation in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an Accreditation Specialist to safeguard its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation within the calibration QMS. You will embed calibration requirements, lead training, and partner with quality, metrology, and product development teams from concept to launch.

The role emphasizes process improvement, audits, metrics, and customer surveys, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for product release and ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, operations, science, or engineering plus 1-2 years of related experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4+ years.
• 1+ year of ISO 17025 QMS experience.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 assessments and accreditation body involvement.
• Basic understanding of MS SharePoint site maintenance.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong critical thinking, interpretive, and analytical skills.
• Lean and Six Sigma familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the calibration QMS health and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Analyze, recommend, and drive best practices for global process alignment.
• Monitor evolving industry standards to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure training, proficiency testing, and records are current for quality system elements.
• Develop and track quality metrics related to customer satisfaction and improvement actions.
• Manage customer quality surveys and audits for calibration services.
• Support internal audits and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Serve as a root cause analysis resource across quality and calibration issues.
• Develop calibration training modules with the MTS Training group.
• Maintain accreditation training matrix and FSE authorizations.
• Collaborate with Metrologists and NPD teams on calibration methods and readiness for product launch.
• Act as go-to calibration expert for issues beyond Field Service and Tech Support.
• Communicate clearly and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, operations, science, or engineering

Associate's degree or equivalent military training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Smart People. Smart Ideas. Smart Choice. MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

We're looking for an Accreditation Specialist to shape and safeguard the calibration Quality Management System (QMS) that keeps MTS’s ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation strong. This role drives best practices, stays ahead of evolving standards, and builds the training and competence programs that develop our Field Service Engineers and calibration personnel. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to embed calibration requirements, methods, and training into new products and service offerings from concept through launch, and serve as a trusted quality resource for internal and external customers.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and oversee the effectiveness of the calibration QMS, and own the health of its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
• Analyze, recommend, and drive best practices to achieve global process alignment across calibration QMS activities
• Monitor evolving industry standards to ensure the QMS continues to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Ensure processes, training, proficiency testing, and competence records are current to support assigned quality system elements and calibration disciplines
• Develop and track quality metrics related to customer satisfaction, and recommend corrective or improvement actions
• Manage customer quality surveys and audits related to MTS calibration services, ensuring compliance with customer requirements
• Support the internal audit program, ensuring a complete, business relevant audit plan, and verify corrective actions are assigned and completed
• Serve as a resource for root cause analysis across quality and calibration issues
• Evaluate special projects and quality related problems, internal and customer facing, and recommend actions to management
• Develop calibration training modules to support Field Service Engineers and other calibration personnel, in collaboration with the MTS Training group
• Maintain the accreditation and competence training matrix, along with FSE calibration authorizations
• Partner with Metrologists and new product development teams to develop and implement calibration methods, processes, and procedures that align with accreditation requirements and ensure readiness for product launch
• Act as the go-to calibration expert when issues exceed the scope of Field Service and Tech Support, resolving quality concerns for internal teams and external customers
• Communicate clearly and professionally, and drive results through influence, championing change and continuous improvement across the organization
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in management, operations, science, or engineering plus 1-2 years of related experience, or an Associate's degree (or equivalent military training) plus 4+ years of related professional experience
• 1+ year of experience delivering results in an ISO 17025 QMS program
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 assessments and accreditation body involvement
• Basic understanding of MS SharePoint site maintenance
• Good proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong critical thinking, interpretive, and analytical skills
• Active participation in external assessment activities (such as A2LA, ANAB, etc.) preferred
• Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma preferred, with implementation experience a plus

Best In Class Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income protection benefits
• Industry leading 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Matching gift and volunteer program

Get Involved And Give Back

MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.

Physical Demands (U.S. Only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $32.70-$50.00 based on relevant education and experience.

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