Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing manufacturer in the Columbus, Ohio area, for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their operations team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of product quality from incoming materials through final inspection, working closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to keep standards high and defects low.
Day to day, you will be on the production floor as much as at a desk, pulling samples, running inspections, documenting nonconformances, and following up until root causes are actually fixed. People who thrive in this role are detail oriented, comfortable using data to make a case, and confident enough to hold a line on standards even when production is under pressure to ship.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections against documented specifications
- Sample and test incoming raw materials and components for conformance
- Document inspection results, deviations, and nonconformances in the quality system
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations
- Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and measurement equipment
- Assist in developing and updating quality control procedures and work instructions
- Support internal audits and prepare documentation for customer and regulatory audits
- Train production staff on quality standards and inspection procedures
- Track quality metrics and prepare reports for management review
- Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve recurring quality issues
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience in quality, engineering, or a related field
- 2 to 4 years of experience in a quality assurance or quality control role
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
- Working knowledge of inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numerical data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and quality documentation software
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around a production floor for extended periods
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- On-site parking
- Employee wellness program
- Career growth opportunities within a stable, growing company