Quality Assurance Specialist - Corona

IPG; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG in Corona, CA is seeking a QA Specialist II to drive operational excellence and ensure product and process quality on-site. You will lead quality initiatives and collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of quality or continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, plus proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Teams, and strong data analysis and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred (engineering, sciences, etc.).
• 2–4 years of quality and/or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Teams.
• Data analysis/statistical proficiency, including common software applications.
• Demonstrated time-management and organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task, deal with tight timelines, and exhibit appropriate urgency in solving problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, results, and the most impactful priorities.
• Proficient documentation skills; ability to produce coherent, informative content (both technical and non‑technical).

Responsibilities

• Support and lead all safety programs, fostering a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.
• Lead implementation and sustainment of the Intertape Performance System (IPS) and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Conduct and oversee in‑process and receiving inspections (raw materials and components), ensuring proper disposition, documentation, and compliance with procedures.
• Investigate internal and customer nonconformances, drive root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective‑preventive actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve quality assurance procedures, inspection/test records, and compliance documentation in accordance with retention policies.
• Manage and maintain the QC laboratory, ensuring equipment calibration, safety, efficiency, and organized workflow.
• Build and sustain 5S and visual management systems across quality and operational areas.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to cross‑functional teams on continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
• Support customer compliance documentation and respond to ad‑hoc inspection/testing requests for protective packaging products.
• Recommend and implement improvements to quality‑related procedures, systems, and structures.
• Ensure effective communication and change management practices across all levels of the organization to successfully impact continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Title

QA Specialist II

Location

Corona, CA – onsite, full time

Department

Operations

Immediate Supervisor

Corporate Quality Director

Status

Salaried Exempt

Position Purpose

The QA Specialist II is responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring product and process quality across the site. This role integrates continuous improvement methodologies with quality assurance practices to enhance performance, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with internal and customer standards. The position works closely with site leadership, engineering, and operations teams to lead initiatives that deliver measurable improvements and maintain high‑quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead all safety programs, fostering a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.
• Lead implementation and sustainment of the Intertape Performance System (IPS) and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Conduct and oversee in‑process and receiving inspections (raw materials and components), ensuring proper disposition, documentation, and compliance with procedures.
• Investigate internal and customer nonconformances, drive root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective‑preventive actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve quality assurance procedures, inspection/test records, and compliance documentation in accordance with retention policies.
• Manage and maintain the QC laboratory, ensuring equipment calibration, safety, efficiency, and organized workflow.
• Build and sustain 5S and visual management systems across quality and operational areas.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to cross‑functional teams on continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies.
• Support customer compliance documentation and respond to ad‑hoc inspection/testing requests for protective packaging products.
• Recommend and implement improvements to quality‑related procedures, systems, and structures.
• Ensure effective communication and change management practices across all levels of the organization to successfully impact continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field preferred (engineering, sciences, etc.).
• 2–4 years of quality and/or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Teams.
• Data analysis/statistical proficiency, including common software applications.
• Demonstrated time‑management and organization skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, deal with tight timelines, and exhibit appropriate urgency in solving problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, results, and the most impactful priorities.
• Proficient documentation skills; ability to produce coherent, informative, and intuitive content (both technical and non‑technical).