Quality Specialist

The Quality Specialist will support Foster Quality Control laboratory and Quality System processes. Support will also be provided for activities such as equipment qualification, process validation, and corrective and preventative actions, through assistance with testing and data collection. Where applicable, the Quality Specialist will identify potential opportunities for improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspection and testing of raw materials and final product. • Scanning and filing of Sales Order, Quality and Production records • Review of inspection records and work order documentation prior to shipping product • Follow all applicable work instructions and test procedures • Record test data, applying statistical quality monitoring methods when and where applicable • Support in-process inspection as needed • Ensure that work instructions / testing performed follows ASTM standards where required • Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards when identified • Review of Foster documentation for completeness of data and compliance with good documentation practices • Assist with completion of NCRs • Identify problems and solutions as a member of the department Ideas Team • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS • Attention to detail • Able to work closely across various departments • Familiar with Microsoft Office suite • Flexible in handling multiple and changing work assignments on a daily basis • Self-reliant in determining priorities and setting schedule to meet goals and objectives • Familiar with ASTM test methods a plus

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Desired – Associate’s degree in an engineering, science, or other technical field with five or more years of relevant experience. • Minimum – Three or more years of relevant experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals MATHEMATICAL SKILLS • Ability to work with mathematical concepts as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

REASONING ABILITY • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Desired – ASQ (American Society for Quality) Quality Technician and/ or Improvement Associate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands of this position are minimal. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work in environment is generally an office/laboratory environment with occasional requirements of being in production areas.