Quality Assurance Spec

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Waukegan, IL, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Mid level
Manufacturing
The Role
Performs quality assurance activities across production, including audits, inspections, testing, documentation control, data analysis, root-cause investigation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Coordinates inspection programs, monitors FPY and customer quality data, presents performance results to management, validates action closure, collaborates with engineering, production, maintenance, toolroom, vendors, and other facilities, and supports consistent training and safety practices.
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Description

Position Summary: 

Quality specialist ensures products, services, or processes meet established standards and customer expectations. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control procedures, monitoring performance, identifying defects, and driving continuous improvement. Their role is crucial for maintaining quality, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations. 


Pay: $25 per hour 

Shift- 6:00am- 2:30pm Monday to Friday


Requirements:

  • Legally authorized to work in the US (no Visa or Sponsorship provided) 
  • Associate's degree in a technical field and 3-5 years of experience OR HighSchool/GED diploma with 10+ years of experience
  • Experience using measuring tools (caliper, micrometers,etc..)
  • Core tools: Quality 7- tools, PFEMA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC 
  • MS Office 
  • Proactively contributes to the team. 
  • Planning and prioritizing activities  
  • Excellent communication skills  
  • Ability to present data effectively. 

Key Responsibilities: 


Developing and Implementing Quality Management Systems: 

  • Establishing and maintaining quality control procedures, processes, and documentation Monitoring and Inspecting: 
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, and testing of products, services, or processes to identify defects and areas for improvement.  

Analyzing Data and Metrics: 

  • Collecting and analyzing quality data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of issues.  

Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: 

  • Working with various departments (e.g., engineering, production, customer service) to address quality issues and implement solutions. 

Responsibilities: 

  

  • Analyze customer quality data and develop corrective actions 
  • Program LPA Audits 
  • Follow up findings and corrective actions.  
  • Control documents, versions of Work instructions, QA alerts, Core tools.  
  • Make presentations to demonstrate the overall performance from LPA Audits and corrective actions follow up.  
  • Coordinate inspection activities in the areas, ensure the completion of the inspections programed on the production floor CBA, EOL, Random inspection and LPA’S. 
  • Present all types of information to higher management team. 
  • FPY data capture and present result  
  • Work with the team to make root cause and present result  
  • Follow ICAT to validate the actions has been closed  
  • Collaborate with other facilities to ensure that training practices are appropriate and consistent across the organization. 


Additional Responsibilities: 


  • Create Presentations. 
  • Complete other projects as necessary. 
  • Able to work with vendors on quality issues. 
  • Follow 6s procedures. 
  • Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools. 
  • Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication. 
  • Follow safety policies and procedures. Attending regularly scheduled safety meetings. 

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance,  vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time (pro-rated for current year based on start date), paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.  


Requirements

Position Summary: 

Quality specialist ensures products, services, or processes meet established standards and customer expectations. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control procedures, monitoring performance, identifying defects, and driving continuous improvement. Their role is crucial for maintaining quality, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations. 


Pay: $25 per hour 

Shift- 6:00am- 2:30pm Monday to Friday


Requirements:

  • Legally authorized to work in the US (no Visa or Sponsorship provided) 
  • Associate's degree in a technical field and 3-5 years of experience OR HighSchool/GED diploma with 10+ years of experience
  • Experience using measuring tools (caliper, micrometers,etc..)
  • Core tools: Quality 7- tools, PFEMA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC 
  • MS Office 
  • Proactively contributes to the team. 
  • Planning and prioritizing activities  
  • Excellent communication skills  
  • Ability to present data effectively. 

Key Responsibilities: 


Developing and Implementing Quality Management Systems: 

  • Establishing and maintaining quality control procedures, processes, and documentation Monitoring and Inspecting: 
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, and testing of products, services, or processes to identify defects and areas for improvement.  

Analyzing Data and Metrics: 

  • Collecting and analyzing quality data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of issues.  

Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: 

  • Working with various departments (e.g., engineering, production, customer service) to address quality issues and implement solutions. 

Responsibilities: 

  

  • Analyze customer quality data and develop corrective actions 
  • Program LPA Audits 
  • Follow up findings and corrective actions.  
  • Control documents, versions of Work instructions, QA alerts, Core tools.  
  • Make presentations to demonstrate the overall performance from LPA Audits and corrective actions follow up.  
  • Coordinate inspection activities in the areas, ensure the completion of the inspections programed on the production floor CBA, EOL, Random inspection and LPA’S. 
  • Present all types of information to higher management team. 
  • FPY data capture and present result  
  • Work with the team to make root cause and present result  
  • Follow ICAT to validate the actions has been closed  
  • Collaborate with other facilities to ensure that training practices are appropriate and consistent across the organization. 

Additional Responsibilities: 


  • Create Presentations. 
  • Complete other projects as necessary. 
  • Able to work with vendors on quality issues. 
  • Follow 6s procedures. 
  • Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools. 
  • Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication. 
  • Follow safety policies and procedures. Attending regularly scheduled safety meetings. 

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in a technical field
  • 3-5 years of experience in quality
  • Experience with Quality 7 Tools
  • Experience with PFMEA
  • Experience with APQP
  • Experience with PPAP
  • Experience with MSA
  • Experience with SPC
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Ability to present data effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1939

What We Do

Springs Window Fashions is North America’s premier window covering company and a leading manufacturer of window treatments for residential and commercial markets. It offers blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and motorized treatments through major retailers and design showrooms. Its portfolio includes brands such as Bali, Graber, SWFcontract, Horizons, and Mecho, with a mission centered on creating a best experience for customers, associates, and partners.

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