Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Specialist will inspect, coordinate and monitor production and process for accuracy, and confirms that products meet quality standards across all Steele Solutions locations. Additionally, proposes measures and assists Quality Manager with the implementation of quality policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Works with Design, Engineering, IT and Manufacturing to define and improve design, system and manufacturing processes.

• Develops, improves and works within QMS software (QCBD).
• Reviews, compiles, and analyzes QMS information to prepare reports as needed for various business needs.                                     
• Works with CWIs in qualification and certification activities to ensure all necessary documentation is correct and submitted to compliance.
• Helps with investigations and implementation of corrective actions as defined through the NCR process. 
• Maintains criteria and record systems, including NCR and Corrective Action effectiveness.
• Helps ensure compliance with all housekeeping procedures, quality and safety regulations.
• Designs and implements quality assurance sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. 
• Maintains criteria and record systems, including NCR and Corrective Action effectiveness.
• Supports production operations in quality critical production situations.

 Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and Experience

• Associates degree or High School and equivalent experience required
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance documenting, qualifying and analyzing data, preferably in a steel manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of AISC quality systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS Welding Code helpful.

 General skills

• Detail orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required, BI experience preferred
• Experience working within a QMS system (Qualio, Pilgri, QCBD) preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to develop and present critical information to company leaders
• Ability to work independently
• Leadership skills
• Ability to travel between all SSI locations (Milwaukee and Waupaca)

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Excellent customer service skills which include maintaining a good attitude, taking ownership of meeting customer needs, going the “extra mile” for customers, demonstrating a commitment to sharpening skills through education and training, using positive communication, and looking for opportunities to respect customers’ time and schedules
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.