Quality Process Auditor - 2nd Shift

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

On-site training programs

Job summary

Taco, Inc. is seeking a Quality Process Auditor in Rhode Island for the 2nd shift. The role conducts first piece, in-process and finished product inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications and paint quality across machining, assembly, and testing operations.

Responsibilities include daily audits, SPC implementation opportunities, and final quality checks on pump components. Requires 1+ year in quality inspection and SPC software experience; on-site work, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in quality inspection.
• Experience using SPC methods and software.
• Ability to navigate multiple windows in ERP to access production and technical resource data.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs first piece inspection on all machines in the commercial and residential product areas.
• Performs in-process inspections on a routine audit basis to assure proper machining, assembly, and testing according to procedures.
• Performs finished product inspections to ensure conformance to specifications in terms of painting, packaging and markings.
• Remains familiar with product lines, operations, materials, machining and assembly requirements, testing procedures, and calibration procedures.
• Uses gauges, tools, MPS methods and test equipment to verify conformance to drawings.
• Applies statistical sampling, frequency distribution and control charts (SPC).
• Retrieves and inputs data into quality management systems (ETQ) or spreadsheets and maintains organized files.
• Adheres to safety regulations and company policies; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

SPC methods

ERP navigation

Excel usage

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Industrial Technology

ASQ Certified Auditor

Tools

SPC software

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 2nd Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary:

The Quality Process Auditor performs first piece, in-process and finished product inspections. They monitor the machining, assembly and testing operations to assure that the products comply to their specifications and perform incoming inspections as needed.

Measures of success:

• Perform daily audits of all cells and fill out associated paperwork to document checks.
• Identify opportunities to improve cell performance.
• Identify one area to implement statistical process control (SPC) techniques on an annual basis
• Perform final inspection of commercial pump finished goods to ensure compliance with order requests and acceptable paint quality.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs first piece inspection on all machines in the commercial and residential product areas.
• Performs in-process inspections on a routine audit basis to assure that parts are being machined properly, that components are correctly assembled, and that the completed products are properly tested to established testing procedures.
• Performs finished product inspections to assure that the product conforms to specifications in terms of painting, packaging and markings.
• Remains familiar with the product lines in terms of operation and function, material requirements, machining requirements, assembly operations, testing procedures, and calibration procedures.
• Uses gauges, tools, manufacturing process sheet (MPS) methods and test equipment required to properly inspect or verify conformance of parts or products to drawing specifications.
• Uses quality assurance principles such as statistical sampling, frequency distribution and control charts. Uses knowledge of SPC and geometric tolerancing.
• Retrieves and inputs data into quality management system (ETQ) or spreadsheets and maintains organized files of all inspections and records.
• Observes all safety regulations and practices and complies with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High schooldiploma or equivalent
• 1+ yearsof experience inquality inspection
• Experience using SPC methods and software
• Ability to navigate multiple windows in company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to access production and technical resource data
• Experience using Microsoft Office Excel (other Office programs a plus)

Preferred:

• Associate degreein Industrial Technology or related field
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certified Auditor

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports into the site every day.

This position has no direct reports.

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential