Quality Specialist

Saint--gobain; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is hiring a Quality Specialist in Garden Grove, CA. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining quality systems to ensure materials and products meet specifications across manufacturing stages.

You will work under the Quality Manager to improve inspection, testing, release, CAPA, and nonconforming material controls. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with an engineering degree preferred and relevant quality certifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate (Required).
• Associates or bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.
• ASQ CQI, CQT, CQE or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written materials including blueprint drawings and customer specifications.
• 5-8+ years experience Manufacturing in metal, plastics, pharma, biopharma or medical devices, aerospace is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of Quality Inspection is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation, maintenance, control, and monitoring of quality systems.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, release, and product auditing activities.
• Support CAPA processes and nonconforming material control.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Reading drawings

Handheld gauges

Quality mindset

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Quality Specialist, Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, Plus $2.00 3rd Shift Differential, M-F 10:00pm - 6:30am. Overtime and Quarterly Bonus

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Quality Specialist leads and supports activities related to the implementation, maintenance, control, and monitoring of quality systems and standards. These systems ensure that materials and products meet quality requirements at all stages of production, in alignment with corporate quality policies, regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and customer specifications.

Working under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Specialist is directly responsible for improving and maintaining various quality systems. These systems may include receiving, in-process, and final inspections/testing/release, product auditing, certification, calibration, complaint handling, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and nonconforming material control.

Is this job for you ?

• High School Diploma or GED certificate (Required).
• Associates or bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.
• Industry-recognized quality certification (e.g. ASQ CQI, CQT, CQE or equivalent. Ability to read, understand and follow written materials including blueprint drawings, job orders, etc.
• Must meet requirements for SG Quality Stamp - ability to use handheld gauges and other measurement devices; knowledge of inspection techniques, ability to read & understand engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• 5-8+ years experience Manufacturing in metal, plastics, pharma, biopharma or medical devices, aerospace is preferred
• 3-5+ years of Quality Inspection is required.
• Good vision to read written materials and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we’ll create a better life.

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized (40 hrs./week * 52wks)) for this position, is $62,400 to $83,200 Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.