QA Specialist: Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Vesuvius USA; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products, processes, and quality systems meet customer requirements and regulatory expectations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and reduce risk.

The role involves audits, data analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, supplier quality reviews, and training on quality procedures, with opportunities to lead corrective actions and support customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in quality, manufacturing, technical, laboratory, operations, or related business environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard business software applications and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct audits of processes, products, and systems to verify conformance.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconforming products; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality performance metrics, including scrap, rework, defects, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with production, laboratory, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Assist in developing, updating, and controlling quality procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Support supplier quality improvement efforts and review supplier corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Support customer visits, audits, and certification activities.
• Provide training and guidance on quality expectations, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

QMS software

Auditing tools

Job description

Vesuvius USA is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products, processes, and quality systems meet customer requirements and regulatory expectations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and reduce risk.

The role involves audits, data analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, supplier quality reviews, and training on quality procedures, with opportunities to lead corrective actions and support customer