Sr. Quality Specialist

Dover Corporation; Lonsdale (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Lonsdale, MN is seeking a Sr. Quality Specialist to ensure product quality throughout manufacturing, from blueprint review to final inspection.

You will train teams, lead calibration, review drawings, perform radiography, and collaborate with engineering to resolve defects, driving continuous improvement. This onsite role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact production excellence.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• 3-5 years QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Welding knowledge required.
• VT Certification and/or BT and RT Level 2 certifications required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills – A3 certification.
• Basic math skills to calibrate and measure specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards and measuring dimensions.
• Ensure the manufacturing adheres to quality standards and procedures and complies with quality requirements.
• Review blueprints and BOM specifications to compare to manufactured products.
• Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and entering data into quality database.
• Train production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Propose improvements to the production process.
• Update job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Keep measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and obtaining required repairs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and radiographs.
• Use gauges such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensional measurements of product.
• Test functional performance of system and sub-assemblies.
• Examine weld joints to detect flaws, such as cracks, cold weld, spatter and undercuts.
• Collect and compile statistical quality data.
• Assist in developing test methods and inspection plans.
• Determine causes of product defects and reworks.
• Verify equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Collaborates with engineering, production and other departments to resolve problems.
• Label equipment with tags and serial numbers.
• Maintains VT and BT for staff.
• Provides RT approval for radiograph inspections.

Job description

Sr. Quality Specialist

Location: Lonsdale, MN, US, 55046

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: - [per hour / annually]

[Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.]

[Commission Eligible: This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.]

[Other Compensation: This position is eligible to earn other compensation in the form of [XX], as governed by applicable plan documents and policies.]

Responsibilities

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
• Ensure the manufacturing adheres to quality standards and procedures and complies with quality requirements
• Reviews blueprints and BOM specifications to compare to manufactured products
• Records inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and entering data into quality database
• Training production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Proposing improvements to the production process
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and obtaining required repairs
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs
• Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensional measurements of product
• Test functional performance of system and sub-assemblies
• Examines weld joints to detect flaws, such as cracks, cold weld, spatter and undercuts
• Collects and compiles statistical quality data
• Assists in developing test methods and inspection plans
• Determines causes of product defects and reworks
• Verifies equipment is calibrated correctly
• Collaborates with engineering, production and other departments to resolve problems
• Label equipment with tags and serial numbers
• Maintains VT and BT for staff
• Provides RT approval for radiograph inspections

Education & Experience

• Associates degree required or equivalent in experience
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• 3 - 5 years QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment
• Welding knowledge required
• VT Certification (visual inspection) and/or BT (bubble leak) and RT Level 2 (radiograph inspection) required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills – A3 certification
• Basic math skills to calibrate and measure specifications

Benefits

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including [[XX] paid holidays per calendar year,] [paid vacation days beginning at [XX] hours annually,] [[XX] paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws,] [paid time off beginning at [XX] hours annually]; [insert Corporate or OpCo specific benefits e.g., tuition assistance;] ; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.