Production QA - Quality Inspector-CL

Safariland; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Safariland is seeking a Quality Control professional in West Springfield, MA to ensure products meet quality specifications and regulatory standards. The role emphasizes controlled processes, ISO compliance, and detailed documentation across quality systems.

You will support internal audits, maintain quality records, and collaborate with teams to drive corrective actions, leveraging tools such as APQP, FMEA, and control charts where applicable.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English.
• 1 year QC experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints/drawings and BOM.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality tools to identify nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Capable of completing detail-oriented self-managed tasks.
• Effectively manage records and compliance documents.
• Verify product satisfies quality specifications using blueprints and BOM.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Self-management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

Ensure all processes are conducted in a controlled manner per internal documents and work standards. Responsible for all quality documents and ensuring compliance with ISO and regulatory bodies.

Job Duties

• Select and effectively apply the 7 quality tools (cause and effect diagrams, flow charts, check sheets, Pareto and scatter diagrams, control charts, histograms) to identify nonconformances, root cause, and facilitate implementation of corrective actions and error (1) proofing
• Capable of completing detail- oriented self-managed tasks
• Effectively manage records and compliance documents
• Use blueprints/engineering drawings and bill of materials to verify product satisfies quality specifications (incoming raw materials and finished goods)
• Able to work within a team environment and contribute to group goals
• Work to resolve non conforming product issues with the Material Review Board process
• Proficient in the use and handling of gages and other tools
• Capable of assisting internal audit team and conducting directed audits of processes
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite and ERP systems. Able to generate effe3ctive reports and communications, ie: emails, audit reports, process graphs, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• 1 year QC experience preferred

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.