Quality Assurance Specialist — Drive Quality & Process Improvement

Socket.dev; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure products and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will partner with manufacturing, lab, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and reduce risk.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, and adherence to the Quality Management System. Occasional travel to customer sites and suppliers may be required.

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 the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct routine audits of processes, products, and systems to verify conformance to requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconforming products; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

QMS knowledge

Job description

Vesuvius is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure products and processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will partner with manufacturing, lab, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and reduce risk.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, and adherence to the Quality Management System. Occasional travel to customer sites and suppliers may be required.