IncomingReceiving QualityAssurance Specialist

Incoming/Receiving Quality Assurance Specialist Task Force Tips, LLC | Valparaiso, Indiana Full-Time | Non-Exempt | 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with overtime as needed Build your career while contributing to a mission that matters. At Task Force Tips (TFT), we design, manufacture, and support equipment that helps first responders protect lives and property around the world. Behind every product is a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement - and every role makes a difference. Our Culture is Contagious! Come grow with us and be part of the TFT Proud Culture! Be a part of saving lives and protecting property by putting life-saving products in the hands of our first responders! View our video - TFT, a Firefighter Legacy We are seeking an Incoming/Receiving Quality Assurance Specialist to help ensure the materials and components entering our facility meet the standards our customers depend on. If you have manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to getting quality right, we encourage you to apply. About the Role Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will inspect incoming materials, supplier products, and repair items; document inspection results; and work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality concerns. Your work will help maintain product integrity and keep materials moving efficiently through our operations. What You’ll Do

• Inspect incoming materials, components, supplier products, and repair items against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Receive and log incoming supplier materials and repair items in the appropriate systems.
• Use precision measuring equipment, prepare gauging setups, and create gauge sheets for new products.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials and supplier quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, suppliers, and Quality leadership to resolve issues.
• Obtain Return Goods Authorization (RGA) numbers, prepare materials for return, and follow up on replacements.
• Route repair items to the appropriate departments and track quality concerns through resolution.
• Perform scheduled calibrations and properly clean, maintain, and store assigned gauges and inspection equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and support ISO compliance and Quality Management System (QMS) activities.
• Recommend improvements to inspection processes, supplier quality, and material handling.
• Help train team members in the inspection of manufactured parts, assemblies, and finished goods.

What You’ll Bring

• At least two years of manufacturing experience, particularly in quality, receiving, machining, CNC, or a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, supplier prints, sketches, layouts, and specifications.
• Understanding of incoming inspection, nonconforming material handling, and supplier quality processes.
• Computer proficiency for receiving, inspection, and quality documentation.
• Ability to perform scheduled calibrations and properly maintain inspection equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to interruptions.
• Clear, respectful communication and effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, product quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other required material-handling equipment.
• Availability to work overtime and occasional extended hours as needed.

Strongly preferred: Working knowledge of inspection equipment and measurement techniques, particularly gauging. Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position works primarily in a manufacturing and receiving environment with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, and odors typical of manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include extended standing and walking, computer use, close visual inspection, use of precision measuring equipment, and lifting and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must follow company safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Join Our Team Bring your manufacturing experience and attention to detail to a company whose products support those who protect others. Apply today to join Task Force Tips.

We offer an excellent benefits package to hires including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance (Effective on the 1st of the month after hire.)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & PTO Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K plan and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Monthly Bonus
• Employee Recognition Program “We appreciate our ALL STARS”
• Off- Site Health Clinic
• On-site Fitness Center
• Tuition Assistance
• And more!

*All Hires are subject to a background check and drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy Task Force Tips LLC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Task Force Tips LLC that we evaluate qualified applicants and not to discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics in its hiring decisions and employment policies, as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9, 1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, and any other applicable law. Click here to View Policy

Task Force Tips LLC offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation with Human Resources at any time.