Quality Improvement Specialist: Data-Driven Impact

Rhoads Industries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance packages

401k matching

PTO

Job summary

Rhoads Industries, a long‑established provider of industrial fabrication and maritime services in Philadelphia, seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist to analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continual improvement across Quality, Operations, Engineering, Contracts, and Procurement.

You will lead the Quality Alert System, support supplier quality activities, and participate in audits to uphold our high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Personnel Security Clearance.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and guide the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the internal Quality Alert System, documenting and closing quality issues.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data from inspections, nonconformances, audits, and supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and reports to identify trends and risks.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead supplier quality activities including supplier audits and SCAR follow-ups.
• Prepare quality reports and management summaries; support cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality reporting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality/Operations/Data Analytics

Job description

Rhoads Industries, a long‑established provider of industrial fabrication and maritime services in Philadelphia, seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist to analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continual improvement across Quality, Operations, Engineering, Contracts, and Procurement.

You will lead the Quality Alert System, support supplier quality activities, and participate in audits to uphold our high quality standards.