Quality Specialist

RISE Modular; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k participation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Rise Modular is seeking a Quality Specialist to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role emphasizes inspection, documentation, and driving continuous improvement while developing leadership for future supervisory opportunities.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, maintaining quality records, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in quality control or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in quality assurance roles within manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing of materials, components, and finished products.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collect and analyze quality data; prepare reports for management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Ensure compliance with standards and applicable regulations.

Skills

Presentation

Facilitation

Quality management systems

Audits & inspections

Communication & interpersonal

Education

Quality control degree or related

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Specialist is responsible for compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. This role focuses on inspection, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing leadership skills for future advancement into supervisory and managerial positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing of materials, components, and finished products.


• Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.


• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.


• Collect and analyze quality data; prepare reports for management.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).


• Ensure compliance with standards and applicable regulations.

Standard Tasks

• Perform audits and inspections of processes, equipment, and work practices to ensure quality standards are met.


• Communicate and report defects or deviations to production supervisors as scheduled or needed. Assist in corrective actions.


• Attend meetings as required.


• Document all findings and records into systems. Review and investigate CARs looking for trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in quality control or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 2+ years in quality assurance roles within manufacturing or construction environments.
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
  
  
  • Knowledge of quality management systems.
  
  
  • Ability to conduct audits and inspections.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  
  

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Typical Work Environment

• Indoor construction site with some outdoor yard use.


• Exposure to varying weather conditions up to 10% of the time.


• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses up to 100% of the time.

The salary range for this role is $28 – $32 per hour. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Rise Modular’s Total Rewards package for employees.

Rise Modular provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Above all else, our team members should have a positive attitude and be flexible as to job responsibilities. We have a collaborative, team focused, and fast-paced environment and welcome team members who are interested in working for a progressive and innovative organization.

For additional information about Rise Modular, please visit our website at www.risemodular.com.

Rise Modular is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Rise does not sponsor individuals for employment in the United States.