Senior Quality Specialist

ConeCraft LLC; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ConeCraft LLC is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to ensure products meet quality standards across the manufacturing process. You will perform inspections, review drawings, and document results to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading root cause analyses, mentoring junior inspectors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues while ensuring compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• 1-2 years experience with ASME Sec. 8 Div. I & II.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection methods, tools, and measurement techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience with quality management systems and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead quality improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured products.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM when applicable.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials and products.
• Lead root cause investigations and support CAPA.
• Analyze quality data and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with internal audits and customer quality audits.
• Train and mentor junior quality inspectors.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process optimization.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T interpretation

Blueprints/engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Manufacturing/Quality or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

ASME Sec. 8 Div. I & II

Job description

About this position

Senior Quality Specialist

The Manufacturing Senior Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs detailed inspections, verifies compliance with specifications, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and provides guidance to quality inspectors and production personnel to maintain the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured products.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment when applicable.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials and products.
• Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with internal audits and customer quality audits.
• Train and mentor junior quality inspectors.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process optimization.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• 1-2 years of experience with ASME Sec. 8 Div. I & II
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection methods, tools, and measurement techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience with quality management systems and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead quality improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or related certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or other quality management standards.
• Experience in metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or precision machining environments.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis methodologies.