Plant Quality Improvement Consultant

Short Partners Llc; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Short Partners, LLC is seeking a Plant Quality Control Consultant to guide manufacturing operations in improving product quality and strengthening systems. You will work with plant management, production, engineering, and quality staff to identify problems, implement corrective actions, and establish sustainable QC processes.

The role covers evaluating procedures, leading root-cause analyses, implementing CAPA, and training personnel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing quality control/assurance in a plant operation.
• BS degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• ASQ CQE/CQA/CQT certifications.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality-management systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve plant quality-control procedures and processes.
• Identify sources of defects, scrap, rework, and variation.
• Develop and implement practical quality-control improvements.
• Lead CAPA and root-cause investigations using standard tools.
• Train staff on quality requirements and inspection techniques.
• Support supplier quality issues and customer complaints.
• Monitor KPIs like scrap, rework, defects, and returns.
• Prepare for ISO/regulatory audits and audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Training skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost-conscious

Education

BS degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)

CQA (Certified Quality Auditor)

CQT (Certified Quality Technician)

Tools

ERP/MRP

Quality software

Job description

Short Partners, LLC is seeking a Plant Quality Control Consultant to guide manufacturing operations in improving product quality and strengthening systems. You will work with plant management, production, engineering, and quality staff to identify problems, implement corrective actions, and establish sustainable QC processes.

The role covers evaluating procedures, leading root-cause analyses, implementing CAPA, and training personnel.