Quality Specialist

FLANDERS Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. We are seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to join our Evansville team and support quality assurance initiatives across Operations.

In this role you will lead quality processes, drive continuous improvement, participate in audits, and collaborate with production to improve product quality and operational performance while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control processes to meet customer, company, and industry standards.
• Communicate and train personnel on quality procedures and documentation.
• Lead structured problem-solving projects using methodologies like A3, PDCA, 8D, and 5-Step.
• Coach production staff in quality tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Support development of process controls and measurement systems while ensuring compliance with control plans.
• Maintain and update SOPs and quality manuals.
• Facilitate ISO certification activities and conduct internal audits.
• Lead non-conformance investigations, containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution.
• Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans for improvement.
• Collaborate with other FLANDERS locations to share best practices.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Auditing

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Job description

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting‑edge AI‑powered condition‑based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

What We Are Looking For:

Our team is looking to add an experienced Quality Specialist to our talented group in Evansville! The Quality Specialist is responsible for supporting quality assurance initiatives throughout Operations, ensuring adherence to FLANDERS and customer quality standards, driving continuous improvement efforts, and maintaining compliance with quality management systems. This individual will serve as a key resource for quality processes, problem‑solving activities, audits, and non‑conformance management while partnering closely with production teams to improve product quality and operational performance.

Here's What You'll Do:

Perform these tasks with limited supervision:

• Develop and implement quality control processes and procedures to ensure adherence to customer, company, and industry standards.
• Communicate and train personnel on quality system procedures and documentation updates.
• Assist and occasionally lead structured problem‑solving projects utilizing methodologies such as A3, PDCA, 8D, and 5‑Step.
• Coach production personnel in the use of quality tools and problem‑solving techniques.
• Support the development of process controls and measurement systems while ensuring compliance with established control plans.
• Maintain and update quality documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality manuals.
• Facilitate ISO certification activities and perform internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and processes.
• Lead the non‑conformance process, including investigation, containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution.
• Maintain quality metrics related to part conformance and develop action plans for improvement.
• Collaborate with other FLANDERS locations to promote consistency, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform inspections on materials and parts as needed.
• Conduct internal audits in accordance with the FLANDERS Quality Management System.
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Develop and support root cause and corrective action initiatives across Operations.
• Analyze quality data and recommend process improvements.
• Work closely with plant floor personnel to maintain quality standards and drive operational excellence.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving quality management systems.
• ISO 9001 experience required.
• ISO 9001 Certified Auditor certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality management principles, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO standards.
• Experience with structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, or similar approaches preferred.
• Working knowledge of metrology principles and measurement systems preferred.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.