Quality Specialist II

Velosity; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Velosity Forest Lake is seeking a quality-focused professional to support handling nonconforming material, CAPA requests, and documentation for CoC and related orders at our Forest Lake site. This on-site role operates Monday through Friday, with a pay range reflecting market norms and a 5% quarterly bonus target.

You will create and maintain CoC documentation, initiate MRBs, coordinate rework and dispositions, and participate in continuous improvement of quality processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Preferred three-five years of experience in quality with minimum of two years in plastic injection molding or equivalent, with a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Knowledge of accepted quality systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IQMS or similar system.
• To be able to perform daily tasks safely and to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize multiple tasks to work effectively with customers, vendors and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Create and review Certification of Conformance (CoC) documentation and associated quality documentation. Maintain and update Product Certification Requirement QMS document.
• Initiate MRBs and ensure containment for suspect products.
• Coordinate MRB work orders for Rework and Sort Dispositions, including inspection verification and labor entry into Quality System.
• Initiate corrective actions and complete effectiveness verifications for product related concerns associated with complaints.
• Prepare reports based on Quality System database information for the MRB process. Coordinate periodic reviews based on the reports.
• Backup to create and update SPC files.
• Coordinate source inspection, as requested.
• Make recommendations for continual improvement of documentation systems.
• Perform configuration audits and present results to management.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

IQMS or similar system

Job description

Velosity Forest Lake Provide support for handling nonconforming material, CAPA requests and reports and for preparing certificate of conformance and associated order quality related documentation.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

The typical pay range for this role: $26.39-$32.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This is an on-site position supporting our Forest Lake location.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• A family centric environment that is focused on our values

Qualifications

Preferred three-five years of experience in quality with minimum of two years in plastic injection molding or equivalent, with a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; effective business correspondence and reporting; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and business operating systems.

Knowledge of accepted quality systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IQMS or similar system.

To be able to perform daily tasks safely and to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize multiple tasks to work effectively with customers, vendors and other departments.

Essential Duties

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Create and review Certification of Conformance (CoC) documentation and associated quality documentation. Maintain and update Product Certification Requirement QMS document.
• Initiate MRBs and ensure containment for suspect products.
• Coordinate MRB work orders for Rework and Sort Dispositions, including inspection verification and labor entry into Quality System.
• Initiate corrective actions and complete effectiveness verifications for product related concerns associated with complaints.
• Prepare reports based on Quality System database information for the MRB process. Coordinate periodic reviews based on the reports.
• Backup to create and update SPC files.
• Coordinate source inspection, as requested.
• Make recommendations for continual improvement of documentation systems.
• Perform configuration audits and present results to management.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Physical & Mental Demands

Walking and stair climbing is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds to carry and move boxes. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing facility with normal lighting, and climate control. This position requires the employee to work on a manufacturing floor where they may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.