Quality Specialist (Alvarado, TX)

DYWIDAG; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DYWIDAG in Texas seeks a Quality Specialist to inspect final products, implement QA procedures, and perform routine tests to ensure standards and safety. You’ll support system implementation, audits, and documentation management, and maintain measuring equipment and inspection instructions while monitoring control records.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to ISO 9001. You will execute inspections, log results, review mill certifications, and participate in PPAP and CAR

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school with four years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to use control and measurement tools.
• Process and production auditing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 System.

Responsibilities

• Execute incoming and final inspections.
• Log inspection results in the system.
• Review mill certifications for product conformance to specifications.
• Complete a Material Return Notice (MRN) when product is returned from job sites.
• Establish product identity during inventory and when products are returned.
• Perform Pre-Production Acceptance (PPAP) inspections for new suppliers.
• Generate Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for non-conformances.
• Notify buyers and designers when parts are non-conforming.
• Identify and investigate non-conforming products and coordinate follow-up.
• Internal Audit delivery and audit follow-up.
• Collaborate with other departments; contribute to procedures and instructions.
• Attend material review and board meetings.
• Perform product testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Blueprints interpretation

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree

4+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Calipers

Height gauges

Depth gauges

Job description

Quality Specialist is responsible for inspecting company's final products to meet established quality standards. Will implement quality assurance procedures and perform routine inspections and quality tests. Will ensure that standards and safety regulations in their area are observed. They practice continuous improvement regarding the methods they employ and the documentation they use. The Quality Specialist will assist in system implementation, review, audit and document management. Will be responsibility for measurements, tests and visual inspection in accordance with the inspection plan. While being responsible for creating and improving inspection instructions, keep and monitor control records and supervision of measuring equipment. Perform activities per ISO 9001.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Execute incoming and final inspections.
• Log inspection results in the system.
• Review mill certifications for product conformance to specifications. Scan and maintain mill certs.
• Completes a Material Return Notice (MRN) when product is returned from job sites.
• Establish product identity during inventory and when products are returned.
• Performs Pre-Production Approval (PPAP) inspections for new suppliers.
• Generates Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for non-conformances.
• Notifies buyers, project coordinators, and/or designers when parts are non-conforming.
• Identification, investigation and follow-up coordination of non-compliant products
• Internal Audit delivery and audit follow-up
• Cooperation with other departments of the organization
• Active participation in the process of building and developing Procedures and Instructions.
• Attend material review and board meeting.
• Perform product testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school and four years related experience and/or training
• Ability to use control and measurement tools
• Process and production auditing
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 System

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, material certificates, safety rules, operating and maintain instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effectively speaking before a group of employees.
• Knowledge to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Effectively apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in a situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpretation of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Proper use and knowledge of calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, and basic inspection instruments.
• Calibration of control and measurement equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management System
• Effectively work in a warehouse setting with moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to work independently and be self- motivated.
• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality and supports company goals and values.
• Ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds at a time.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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