Senior Quality Specialist

API Delevan, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

API Delevan, Inc. Lincoln, MO is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to uphold quality systems and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. You will collaborate with operations, engineering and EHS to investigate issues, implement CAPA, and maintain compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process capability, and training to promote a culture of quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a quality-focused role within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of quality systems, QA principles and processes.
• Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes and product quality for compliance with standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations to verify conformance.
• Investigate quality concerns and drive CAPA actions.
• Help develop and improve quality management systems and work instructions.
• Support audits and regulatory/commercial quality requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related field

Associate's degree in Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

ERP systems

SPC

Quality data reporting tools

Job description

## Senior Quality SpecialistApply: On-site: Lincoln, Missouri, United States: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_04646Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Position: Industrial Manufacturing Quality Specialist****Reports To: Quality Manager****Location: Lincoln, Missouri****Remote Type: On site** **Position Summary**The Industrial Manufacturing Quality Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining quality systems that ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and customers to drive continuous improvement, investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and promote a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing facility. **Key Responsibilities*** Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.* Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of products, materials, processes, and documentation to verify conformance to established quality standards.* Investigate quality concerns, non-conformances, customer complaints, and process deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).* Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving quality management systems, procedures, work instructions, and documentation.* Analyze quality performance data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and risk mitigation strategies.* Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.* Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and improve process capability, product consistency, and operational efficiency.* Participate in new product introductions, process changes, and validation activities to ensure quality requirements are met.* Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, corrective action documentation, and regulatory compliance records.* Assist with supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluations, corrective actions, and incoming material quality concerns.* Develop and deliver quality-related training to employees to reinforce quality expectations and best practices.* Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and other problem-solving methodologies.* Prepare and present quality metrics, reports, and recommendations to leadership teams.* Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. **Qualifications*** Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.* Working knowledge of quality systems, quality assurance principles, and manufacturing processes.* Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to interpret specifications, technical drawings, procedures, and quality standards.* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working with ERP, quality management, or document control systems preferred.* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems preferred.* Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).* Experience in ISO audit preparation and compliance.* Experience within industrial manufacturing environments.* Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory inspections.* Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and quality data reporting tools. **Travel Requirements*** Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for supplier visits, customer meetings, training, audits, or support of additional company locations. **NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP:**Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization **#LI-Onsite #LI-AB-1**# # **Benefits*** Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage* Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)* Paid Time Off and Holidays* 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions* Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance* Paid Leaves* Tuition Assistance