Quality Engineering Specialist

RS Utility Structures Inc; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Life & short-term disability insurance

Generous PTO & EAP

Job summary

RS is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist to implement procedures that meet manufacturing quality requirements and mentor production staff. You will support quality goals, develop new procedures, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

You will generate data-driven reports, participate in root-cause analysis, and uphold ISO 9001:2015 standards. A Bachelor's degree in quality or related field and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Training in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QMS, and ISO auditing.
• Proficient in MS Office and engineering software, including Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Mentors staff and promotes a continuous improvement culture.
• Supports quality goals and resolves quality issues.
• Establishes procedures to meet manufacturing quality requirements.
• Develops and executes quality control plans to ensure product conformance.
• Generates data-driven reports and presents to small and large audiences.
• Performs internal audits and maintains quality records.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

QMS

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality or related field

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At RS, we are redefining how the world builds reliable energy infrastructure. We design and manufacture advanced composite utility poles that are lighter, stronger, and longer-lasting than traditional materials such as wood, steel, and concrete. Our poles are engineered for superior performance in the most demanding environments, providing utilities with a durable, low-maintenance, and sustainable solution for a more resilient grid.

With operations in North America and customers across 30+ countries, RS is a leader in grid resilience, driven by our values of Safety, Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the supervision of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineering Specialist implements procedures and methods to meet the production facility manufacturing quality requirements. He or she also provides mentoring and is a technical resource for the production, production support and engineering staff. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that promotes adherence to the RS core values of safety, respect, resilience, and teamwork.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides technical support for manufacturing and supports staff on quality issues
• Supports other quality team members by providing training, instruction, and open communication that promotes a positive work environment focused on continual improvement
• Support quality goals and objectives along with activities to identify, explain and resolve quality issues
• Establish new procedures and methods as required to meet manufacturing quality requirements.
• Develop and execute plans for quality and control to ensure constant manufacturing continuity and product conformance
• Ability to generate data driven reports and presentations and effectively communicate within small meetings and large audiences
• Provides effective and timely disposition of all in-process and finished product, and raw materials
• Ensures the quality of purchased parts and raw material through receiving inspection and supplier development
• Supports new product development and performance improvements through Quality lab
• Tracks internal and customer concerns and lead corrective action teams in determining root causes and applicable countermeasures for improvements
• Monitors process and product variance and advises production and engineering staff of deviations in same and participates in corrective action development
• Reviews critical product characteristics and recommends modifications to process, products or quality standards as warranted
• Develop and execute statistical process controls utilizing apt quality tools plus statistical techniques
• Supports system of communication and document control within the organization
• Involved as internal auditor for ISO: 9001:2015 process audits of the RS Quality Management Systems
• Maintains Quality Control records and Certification files
• Implement lean manufacturing principles where appropriate, in support of the Business Maturity Assessment, to drive improvements in process safety, quality, and costs

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in quality or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Training in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QMS, and ISO auditing
• Proficient in MS Office and engineering software, including Minitab

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Industrial production environment
• Hot & humid areas within the plant
• Interaction with heavy machinery, moving equipment and limited movement of chemicals within the production area

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, and tools.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and occasional kneeling or crouching, as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in the assigned work environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
• Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance.
• Optional additional coverage (life, long-term disability).
• Generous paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for growth and development within a global, forward-thinking company.

Why Join Us?

At RS, you'll play a key role in strengthening the quality foundation that supports our continued growth. As we ramp up production, you'll help shape the systems, processes, and culture that ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability.

You’ll join a collaborative, value-driven team where quality is at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and motivated to make a lasting impact, RS is the place to do it.

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