Quality Assurance Specialist — Lean, APQP/PPAP & 8D

Colson-Group-Holdings-LLC; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colson Group Holdings LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to own inspection of inbound materials and production samples, ensuring conformity to standards. You will perform First Article Inspections and verify dimensions with calipers and micrometers, then document results.

Job includes driving root-cause activities with 5 Why and 8D within APQP/PPAP frameworks, training teammates, and maintaining records and reports in a warehouse/distribution center setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; quality certification strongly preferred.
• 1–3 years in a quality operations role.
• Background in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center settings.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly in warehouse/manufacturing/DC environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the inspection of inbound materials and production samples, ensuring they meet Colson Group standards.
• Complete First Article Inspections and verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
• Compare results to engineering drawings/specifications and capture inspection data.
• Drive systemic improvement and inform corrective actions, cost-of-quality reductions, and customer satisfaction gains.
• Contribute to quality procedures across DC operations.
• Lead or participate in root-cause activities using 5 Why and 8D; work within APQP/PPAP frameworks.
• Train new team members on quality policies and everyday inspection best practices.
• Maintain records, build required reports, and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

APQP/PPAP/8D

5 Why

Blueprint reading

Dimensional verification

Coaching/Training

Detail-oriented communication

Attention to measurement data

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Quality certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist — Lean, APQP/PPAP & 8DAre you the problem-solver others call first?Do you thrive on turning measurements into meaningful action? Can you move from blueprint to part to report without missing a detail—and then coach a teammate to do it even better? If so, you may be exactly who our distribution center operation needs.What you'll tackleOwn the inspection of inbound materials and production samples, ensuring they meet Colson Group standards.Complete First Article Inspections and verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.Compare results to engineering drawings/specifications; capture and organize inspection and certification data.Drive systemic improvement: document findings that inform corrective actions, cost-of-quality reduction, and customer satisfaction gains.Contribute to and support the implementation of quality procedures across DC operations.Lead or participate in root-cause activities using 5 Why and 8D; work within APQP/PPAP frameworks.Train new team members on quality policies and everyday inspection best practices.Maintain records, build required reports, and adhere to all company policies and regulations; take on related projects as assigned.Skills that set you apartSolid grasp of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving (APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why).Blueprint reading and dimensional verification skills; comfortable juggling many part numbers simultaneously.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; strong basic computer literacy.Highly organized, detail-focused communicator with a professional, independent work style.Curiosity and willingness to learn new quality techniques through ongoing education.Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly in warehouse/manufacturing/DC environments.Experience and credentials1–3 years in a quality operations role.Background in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center settings.High school diploma or equivalent required; quality certification strongly preferred.Equipment you'll handleMeasurement GaugesCalipers and MicrometersCore proficiencies5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)First Article Inspection (FAI)Basic Computer SkillsJoin us to help build a stronger quality culture—one measured part, one clear report, and one trained teammate at a time.