Quality Specialist

Description:

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

The Quality Specialist serves as the lead person responsible for the quality assurance and quality control activities associated with control plans, inspection, release, and control of nonconformance of The Gund Company products. The role supports implementation and improvement of the quality management system (QMS) and quality control processes at an individual manufacturing site within a global multi-site QMS. Team members work closely with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Manager(s), Process Engineers, Sales, Business Development, and other functions to comply with customer specific requirements and applicable quality management systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Process execution accountability of quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and continuous improvement (CI) process at assigned site.
• Collaborate with assigned facility, functional, and Quality team members in the implementation, execution, and improvement of all QA, QC, and CI processes.
• Drive improvement and customer focuses responsiveness to quality issues for assigned site.
• Collaborate with peer Quality Specialist on systemic quality and process improvement development and implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Prior experience with data entry and report analysis in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and select appropriate inspection methodology.
• Ability to develop statistical process control and data analysis methods.
• Strong math skills related to reading and converting technical drawings.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate expectations and instructions to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify root causes, develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve systems and processes.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical process control.

Education & Experience

• 5-10 years of experience as a quality-minded individual contributor or leader in an ISO9001 or aviation/space/defense (AS9100) environment,
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• American Society for Quality Certifications desired, but not required: Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Control Technician, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Inspector, or Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Travel

Travel may be required up to 20% of time.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The position will be required to be in manufacturing facilities.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.