Quality Assurance Specialist

Theuniversityunion; East Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Seating in Altamont, IL, is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure products, services, and documentation meet quality standards and regulations. You will validate BOM, conduct audits, and document discrepancies to drive continuous improvement.

This role requires strong detail orientation, proficiency in Excel, and a solid understanding of engineering drawings. Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations to address issues and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in QA/Engineering.
• Experience in quality assurance, QC, or BOM validation.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO, Six Sigma, GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Validate BOM reflects order information and design requirements.
• Ensure BOM complies with Engineering and Quality standards.
• Identify and document BOM discrepancies and log corrective actions.
• Perform project file audits ensuring required approvals and docs are present.
• Conduct Engineering print checks for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain records on BOM audit findings and discrepancies.
• Create reports on BOM findings for internal reviews.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections for standards compliance.
• Monitor quality data and trends to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations to address issues.
• Assist in training employees on QC procedures.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Location 610 East Cumberland Road,Altamont, IL, 62411,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Abby Jones

Description

The Quality Assurance Specialist ensures that products, services, and documentation comply with company quality standards and industry regulations. This role is responsible for validating Bill of Materials (BOM), conducting quality audits, and identifying discrepancies to drive continuous improvement. The role requires a high level of detail-orientation, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a strong understanding of engineering drawings and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Validate that Bill of Materials (BOM) accurately reflect order information and design requirements.
• Ensure that the BOM complies with Engineering and Quality standards.
• Identify and document discrepancies in the BOM while logging occurrences for corrective action.
• Perform project file audits to ensure all required approvals and supporting documentation are present.
• Conduct Engineering print checks to validate accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records on BOM audit findings and discrepancies.
• Create and maintain reports on BOM audit findings for internal reviews.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor and analyze quality data and trends to drive process improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and operations teams to address quality issues.
• Assist in training employees on quality control procedures and best practices.
• Investigate and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, or BOM validation.
• Strong understanding of engineering design drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of quality standards (ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Certification in Quality Assurance (CQA, Six Sigma, or ISO certification) preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or related industries preferred.

Why Irwin?

Founded in 1907, Irwin Seating is a fourth-generation, family-owned company with locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Altamont, Illinois. We bring people together to learn, create, and share meaningful experiences both within our teams and in the spaces we design. You’ll be part of a people-first team that believes in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing. Here, you can build a career you love while growing alongside a company that feels like family.

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $64,000 - $74,000 . Within this range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to: relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and complexity of the role.