Quality Improvement Specialist

Summary of the Role: 

A Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for the management and execution of Customer return responses, Internal audits, and Supplier corrective actions.  This includes non-compliant product Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA), and internal process compliance audits per AS9100.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Manage Trelleborg Quality Management system documentation
• Manage Internal Auditing System per AS9100.
• Plan, Maintain and follow up on Internal Audits per AS9100.
• Manage Customer returns and assignment to appropriate internal process owner(s).
• Liase with Process owner with RCCA analysis of Customer returns.
• Manage Supplier RCCA, maintain Log and follow up process per QMP-20, Non-conforming Product.
• with CSR to get responses.
• Manage Internal process improvement projects as assigned.
• Secondary responsibilities - Product Inspection, Inspection and Quality metrics,  Document control, Zero Defect metrics (ZDP), and Non-Conforming Material Report processing (NCMR).

Education and Experience: 

• GED or high school diploma required. Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years knowledge of quality systems required
• Experience working in a distribution and/or a lean systems environment required.
• Background in aerospace seals market preferred
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools, Blue prints, military specifications, AS9100, Internal auditing practices preferred.

Competencies: 

• Managerial and Organizational.
• Knowledge of Statistical and analytical analysis.
• Strong problem solving skills, including Root Cause and Corrective Actions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to successfully work independently
• Time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.

Travel: 

• Expected annual travel up to 10% overnight as necessary

Application: 

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Last application date 2023-05-13

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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