Quality Specialist

Foster Corporation; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Corporation in Putnam, CT is seeking a Quality Specialist to support the Quality Control lab and Quality System processes. You will assist with testing, data collection, equipment qualification, and process validation, while helping identify opportunities for improvement.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work across departments, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and willingness to participate in continual quality improvements in a office/lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of quality experience in labs or production.
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials and final product.
• Review records and production documents prior to shipping.
• Follow work instructions and test procedures.
• Record data and apply basic statistical quality monitoring.
• Support in-process inspection as needed.
• Assist with NCRs and quality system documentation.
• Identify improvement opportunities as a team member.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Prioritization

ASTM methods

Education

Associate degree in engineering/science/technical field

3+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The Quality Specialist will support Foster Quality Control laboratory and Quality System processes. Support will also be provided for activities such as equipment qualification, process validation, and corrective and preventative actions, through assistance with testing and data collection. Where applicable, the Quality Specialist will identify potential opportunities for improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspection and testing of raw materials and final product.
• Scanning and filing of Sales Order, Quality and Production records
• Review of inspection records and work order documentation prior to shipping product
• Follow all applicable work instructions and test procedures
• Record test data, applying statistical quality monitoring methods when and where applicable
• Support in-process inspection as needed
• Ensure that work instructions / testing performed follows ASTM standards where required
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards when identified
• Review of Foster documentation for completeness of data and compliance with good documentation practices
• Assist with completion of NCRs
• Identify problems and solutions as a member of the department Ideas Team
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail
• Able to work closely across various departments
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Flexible in handling multiple and changing work assignments on a daily basis
• Self-reliant in determining priorities and setting schedule to meet goals and objectives
• Familiar with ASTM test methods a plus

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Desired – Associate’s degree in an engineering, science, or other technical field with five or more years of relevant experience.
• Minimum – Three or more years of relevant experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Desired – ASQ (American Society for Quality) Quality Technician and/ or Improvement Associate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands of this position are minimal. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work in environment is generally an office/laboratory environment with occasional requirements of being in production areas.