Quality Assurance Specialist

C&J Equipment Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support and strengthen our quality management system.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will focus on quality documentation, process compliance, audits, corrective actions, employee training, data analysis, and continuous improvement. This person will collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, inspection personnel, and management to ensure manufacturing processes meet company, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Coordinate document control to ensure employees use current, approved materials.
• Conduct internal process and quality-system audits.
• Document audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Manage nonconformance reports and corrective and preventive action activities.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and help departments develop effective corrective actions.
• Monitor quality data, identify trends, and prepare reports for management.
• Track quality objectives, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support quality-related inquiries.
• Maintain supplier-quality records.
• Help prepare for customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Train employees on quality procedures, documentation requirements, and process changes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Author comprehensive quality reports and data packages. Analyze inspection data provided by inspection personnel to identify trends, and present actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in quality management, manufacturing, business, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in quality assurance, quality systems, manufacturing compliance, or a related position.
• Experience with document control, internal audits, nonconformance management, and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing procedures, work instructions, engineering documentation, and customer requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed reports, analyze quality data, and communicate findings to senior management.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work effectively across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other quality-management frameworks is preferred.
• Experience in equipment manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person