Quality Control Specialist

Responsibilities:

Monitor production processes to ensure internal and external quality standards are met

Identify defects or deviations from specifications by continually inspecting products and materials

Establish and maintain quality control systems and procedures

Collect and analyze data from production processes and performance metrics to identify trends, issues, root causes of defects and areas for improvement and opportunities for process optimization

Generate reports on quality performance, defect rates, and corrective actions

Present findings and recommendations to management for quality improvements

Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and RandD teams to identify opportunities for process and product improvement

Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing)

Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues

Train laboratory staff on quality standards, inspection methods, and proper documentation

Provide technical support and guidance to teams on quality control procedures

Promote a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization

Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure materials meet required specifications

Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve the quality of incoming materials

Manage quality measurement facilities and tools

Participate in activities to achieve quality, productivity, scrap, and cost reduction goals

Track production performance metrics and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to management