Quality Specialist

ELLWOOD National Forge; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD National Forge in Irvine, CA is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure compliance and maintain quality standards. The role involves preparing documentation, entering data, and assisting customer specifications.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree and experience in quality testing techniques.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with Customers and Suppliers courteously and professionally.
• Strong typing and data entry skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to learn new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Certified Material Documentation package for all products.
• Enter data into online Government databases.
• Review and certify product compliance based on customer order requirements.
• Generate and verify compliance spreadsheets.
• Maintain certification and test report files.
• Provide clerical support to the QMS and Quality team leads.
• Perform internal audits as required.

Skills

Customer interaction

Typing and data entry skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Ellwood National Forge Company (ENF) has an opening for a Quality Assurance Specialist. This non‑exempt salary (overtime for over 40 hours/week) position will be based in Irvine PA, however assignments and support will include the Corry and Warren locations.

The position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Prepare the Certified Material Documentation package for all products.
• Enter data into online Government databases.
• Review and understand customer order requirements and certify product compliance.
• Generate and maintain spreadsheets, along with verifying compliance to Customer requirements.
• Maintain certification package, waiver, test report, supplier certification and supplier claim files, etc.
• Provide clerical support to the QMS and Quality team leads.
• Maintain the shared files for all customer specifications, work instructions, forms, procedures, etc.
• Perform internal audits.
• Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interact with the Customers and Suppliers of Ellwood National Forge in a courteous and professional manner
• Strong typing and data entry skills
• Ability to work well with a team, while also working independently; self‑motivated
• Detail oriented and ability to organize and prioritize
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change quickly

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the ENF business
• Working knowledge of Metallurgy, Mechanical Testing, Nondestructive Testing, Dimensional Inspection, and/or Quality Improvement Techniques
• Experience in the preparation of detailed reports
• Experience working with government and commercial specifications
• Prior experience in the review of Customer Order requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities /sexual orientation/gender identity.

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