Quality Assurance Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems in Peachtree City, GA is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist/ Supervisor to oversee QA/QC in welding, fabrication, blasting, and assembly. You will manage NCRs, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with customer and company quality requirements.

The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and QEHS to sustain continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including fabrication, welding, assembly or similar operations.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• ASQ CQI/CQT/CQE and AWS CWI certifications and ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and related quality standards.
• Develop corrective action documentation and supporting materials.
• Maintain NCRs, inspection procedures, and testing requirements.
• Provide training on quality alerts, inspection requirements, and work instructions.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and report results to management.
• Own quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Blueprint Reading

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Job description

Position Overview

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, Business Segment Industrial business area Hangar Large Application Doors (HLAD) of Peachtree City, GA is seeking a focused detail oriented individual to compliment our current Quality team. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities within a manufacturing environment involving welding, fabrication, blasting, painting, and assembly operations. This position oversees the quality processes, procedures and policies, ensures compliance with customer and company quality requirements, manages nonconforming materials and products, conducts audits, and leads corrective action initiatives. The Quality Supervisor works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and QEHS personnel to drive continuous improvement and support operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
• Work with QEHS to develop, implement, and maintain process standards, quality alerts, and work instructions.
• Manage nonconforming material reports (NCRs) and defect disposition activities.
• Develop corrective action documentation and supporting materials.
• Maintain controlled document and revision logs.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to develop and deliver training related to quality alerts, inspection requirements, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with established quality management system requirements.
• Maintain inspection procedures, quality standards and testing requirements.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and communicate results to management.
• Quality KPI ownership and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and testing procedures.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and inspection methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent investigation skills required for root-cause analysis of process failures, warranty claims, etc.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience supporting fabrication, welding, assembly, or similar manufacturing operations.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, and employee training within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Preferred Certification

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification

Work Environment / Physical Demand

• Standing/walking, Bending
• Manufacturing/industrial environment; some dust and noise
• Ability to be mobile through our manufacturing facility on a regular basis
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 4:30pm with additional hours as needed.

Company Culture

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.