Quality Specialist II

Elbit America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Schedule

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a Quality Specialist II to apply fundamentals of quality control and lean principles in manufacturing, ensuring products meet customer and government requirements. The role involves collaborating with customers and suppliers on quality topics.

The position emphasizes inspections, documentation, and identifying corrective actions while supporting outbound shipping and compliance with safety protocols and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Quality Assurance or Life Sciences.
• Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree depending on industry.
• 2–4+ years of relevant quality inspection/assurance experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for defects, damage, functionality, and conformance to specs/blueprints.
• Document inspection results with detailed reports and photos.
• Dispositon: hold or reject nonconforming products with documented reasons.
• Report inspection outcomes and recommend corrective actions to production teams.
• Suggest process improvements to prevent defects and improve quality control.
• Follow all procedures, safety rules, and maintain timeliness.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary:

The Quality Specialist II is a mid-level individual contributor working assignments which require the application of fundamental principles, expertise, initiative and creativity to develop and implement lean processes, systems, plans, and procedures to assure that quality results are obtained for all manufactured products and deliverables. The Quality Specialist II performs Quality and Process Control roles in support of outbound shipping to ensure products meet customer and government regulatory requirements.

The Quality Specialist II effectively communicates with customers and suppliers on Quality topics.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of products, checking for defects, damage, functionality, and adherence to specifications, blueprints and aesthetic standards.
• Documentation: Created detailed reports, log inspection results (including photos), and record recurring quality issues.
• Disposition: Identify and hold or reject products that fail quality standards, documenting reasons for rejection.
• Reporting: Communicate inspection outcomes, provide recommendations for corrective actions, and share feedback with production and other members of the quality team.
• Process Improvement: Suggest adjustments to production processes to enhance quality control and prevent future defects.
• Compliance: Follow all company procedures, safety protocols and attend to timeliness.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education, Experience, License, or Certification:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Assurance, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline).
• Equivalent work experience or vocational training may sometimes be accepted in place of a degree, depending on the industry.
• Generally, 2-4+ years of relevant work experience in quality inspection, assurance, or control (often in a manufacturing, technology, or regulated industry).

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications and technical documents.
• Experience with measuring devices (examples of but not limited to calipers, micrometers) is often required.

Strong attention to detail, communication and teamwork skills.

#LI-AV1 Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only*

In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.