QA Specialist I - Supplier Quality

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

Ensuring that materials and services provided by GRAM’s suppliers meet all regulatory, quality, and company standards. This role supports supplier qualification, incoming material inspection, and resolution of supplier-related issues under the guidance of other staff members. The Supplier Quality Specialist plays a critical role in mitigating risks, ensuring supply chain compliance, and promoting continuous improvement in supplier processes.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline.
• Quality Assurance or regulatory industry with a minimum of 1 -2 years’ experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• ASQ audit certification

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Review supplier documentation (e.g., COAs, certifications).
• Support the investigation of non-conforming materials and supplier deviations.
• Maintain supplier files and track quality metrics.
• Coordinate initial and requalification supplier audits under supervision.
• Participate in quality system recordkeeping (e.g., SCARs, NCRs).
• Review and provide final disposition of materials.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.

If you meet the required criteria listed above, GRAM welcomes you to apply today!