Quality Assurance Specialist - Spring Valley, IL

Marmon/Keystone LLC; Spring Valley (IL, FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and employee-dis

Employee discounts

Job summary

Marmon/Keystone LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist at our Spring Valley, IL facility. You will lead daily quality operations, ensure process compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume setting.

The role collaborates with Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, and Engineering to maintain product conformity and BIQ principles across the site.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/metals processing/industrial operations experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and customer specifications; knowledge of QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site quality representative for daily operations and BIQ.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to customer specs.
• Manage nonconforming material, MRB, and CAPA activities.
• Assist with PPAPs, APQP, FAI, ISIR, CAR, and ISO 9001 documentation.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Management Systems

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Business, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Quality software

Job description

Marmon/Keystone LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Our Story Since 1907, Marmon/Keystone, LLC (a Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway company) is a well-established player in the metals distribution sector, renowned for its consistent delivery of top-tier metal products and unparalleled customer service. Marmon/Keystone, LLC is comprised of 350+ full-time employees spanning over 20 locations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. We are committed to optimizing, standardizing, and modernizing every aspect of our operations. Our mission is to drive excellence through innovation and efficiency, creating a workplace where growth knows no bounds. Our average employee tenure of 15 years reinforces our commitment to our employees’ career success and personal fulfillment!

What We Are Looking For Marmon/Keystone is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Assurance Specialist based out of our Spring Valley, IL facility. The Quality Specialist serves as the site-level quality representative responsible for supporting daily quality operations, process compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing and distribution environment. Reporting directly to the Regional Quality Manager, this position provides embedded "boots on the ground" quality leadership by partnering closely with Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, APQP Engineering, and customers to ensure product conformity, process discipline, and timely resolution of quality concerns. The Quality Specialist balances a strong shop-floor presence with the administration of the Quality Management System (QMS), serving as the site's primary resource for daily quality support while promoting Built-In Quality (BIQ) principles throughout the facility.

What You Will Do

Quality Operations & Compliance

• Serve as the site's primary quality representative supporting daily warehouse and processing operations.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections using standard inspection equipment.
• Verify conformance of cut-to-length tube, pipe, and bar products to customer specifications.
• Support processing operations including band saws, cold saws, rotary cut-off equipment, and outsourced value-added processing.
• Manage nonconforming material, quarantine inventory, containment activities, and disposition recommendations.
• Conduct product and process verification activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform layered process audits, Built-In Quality (BIQ) audits, warehouse audits, and process compliance reviews.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition decisions.

Customer & Supplier Quality Support

• Investigate customer complaints and validate returned material.
• Coordinate supplier nonconformance activities and corrective actions with mills and outside processors.
• Support customer audits, supplier audits, and quality system assessments.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, and quality documentation.
• Assist with customer qualification activities including PPAPs, FAIs, ISIRs, deviations, and customer-specific documentation.
• Participate in customer and supplier meetings as required.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support implementation and verification of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Issue Quality Alerts and communicate lessons learned throughout the facility.
• Participate in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Built-In Quality initiatives.
• Support reduction of customer claims, COPQ, rework, scrap, and processing errors.
• Assist with development of visual work instructions and standardized work.

Quality Systems & Administration

• Maintain quality records within ERP and Quality Management Systems.
• Process customer claims and supplier quality documentation.
• Maintain calibration records and support the site's gage control program.
• Assist with internal audits and ISO 9001 compliance activities.
• Support document control and quality record retention requirements.
• Complete customer surveys, supplier questionnaires, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain inspection records, quality metrics, and reporting dashboards.
• Support ERP master data initiatives as assigned.

Inventory & Operational Support

• Perform inventory verification and stock quality checks.
• Verify product identification, traceability, labeling, certifications, and packaging requirements.
• Support timely disposition of quarantined inventory.
• Work with Operations to improve throughput while maintaining product quality.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve process consistency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner daily with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Regional Quality Managers.
• Participate in daily production meetings, toolbox talks, and cross-functional Teams meetings.
• Communicate quality risks, customer concerns, and operational issues in a timely manner.
• Escalate issues requiring Regional Quality Manager involvement while independently resolving routine site-level quality matters.

Target Compensation: $78,000 to $83.000

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Required Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Business, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, metals processing, distribution, machining, fabrication, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience using standard inspection equipment.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Experience within a metals service center or industrial distribution environment.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FAI, ISIR, CAR, CAPA, and ISO 9001.
• Experience supporting OEM customers.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience supporting internal and supplier audits.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

What’s in it for You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available immediately upon hire
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• 401 (k) savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, green card, etc.) is not available.

Marmon/Keystone LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

Pay Range: 64,000.00 - 96,000.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 10 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.