Pilot Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Vulcan Elements Inc.; North Carolina, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Quality Specialist to support pilot magnet manufacturing programs in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will establish practical quality controls, create SOPs, perform product and process assessments, and help release development samples with traceability and compliant documentation.

Collaborating with R&D, Operations, Engineering, and the Analytical Lab, you will ensure on-floor quality, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement while staying aligned with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, pilot, laboratory, inspection, or quality environment.
• Experience creating or updating SOPs, work instructions, inspection methods, or other controlled quality documentation.
• Experience performing inspections or quality testing and maintaining clear, traceable records.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings, specifications, acceptance criteria, and documented test or inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, written communication, and ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, inspection methods, forms, and quality records for pilot magnet manufacturing and development activities.
• Translate requirements into practical quality controls and acceptance criteria in collaboration with R&D, Operations, Engineering, and Analytical Lab.
• Support document control, training documentation, batch records, lot traceability, and other records for proof of completed work.
• Help establish and improve fit-for-purpose quality practices for fast-moving pilot and development environments.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Process monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality degree

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

QMS systems

Excel

Job description

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Quality Specialist to support pilot magnet manufacturing programs in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will establish practical quality controls, create SOPs, perform product and process assessments, and help release development samples with traceability and compliant documentation.

Collaborating with R&D, Operations, Engineering, and the Analytical Lab, you will ensure on-floor quality, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement while staying aligned with