Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Vesuvius; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in quality or manufacturing environments, strong analytical and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in quality, manufacturing, technical, laboratory, 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 and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality performance metrics such as scrap, defects, and feedback.
• Collaborate with production, lab, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Develop, update, and control quality procedures and records.
• Support supplier quality improvement and review supplier corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Assist in customer visits, audits, and certification activities.
• Provide training on quality expectations and best practices.
• Promote safety, quality, and operational excellence across the facility.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Quality experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in quality or manufacturing environments, strong analytical and communication skills, and the