Quality Specialist

DATUM Job Description – Quality Specialist 

Job Title: Quality Specialist 

Location: Greenwood, SC 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer 

Dotted Line Reports To: CertainTeed Quality Department 

About Datum 

Datum is a next-generation manufacturer of precision building assemblies, created to address America’s housing shortage with speed, quality, and sustainability. In partnership with CertainTeed and its parent company Saint-Gobain — global leaders in light and sustainable construction — Datum deploys One Precision Assemblies (OPA), an advanced panelized construction system that reduces build times by up to 50%, improves energy performance, and ensures factory-level quality on every home. 

Our mission is to expand the supply of affordable, high-performance housing by scaling regional factories that serve local builders and developers. Each Datum facility is designed to deliver substantial economic impact by creating high-quality manufacturing jobs, supporting local supply chains, and enabling builders to construct more homes with fewer delays. All homes produced through Datum’s OPA process are engineered to be electrification-ready, highly energy efficient, and resilient — helping communities meet today’s housing demand while preparing for a sustainable future. 

Backed by a leadership team with deep experience in modular and panelized manufacturing, Datum is uniquely positioned to grow quickly and responsibly. We are committed to advancing housing innovation, empowering our employees, and building a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

Position Summary 

The Quality Specialist will ensure that Datum’s Greenwood, SC facility maintains the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working in coordination with CertainTeed’s Quality Department, this role is responsible for conducting inspections, documenting results, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. 

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to communicate across departments, and the discipline to enforce strict compliance with Datum and CertainTeed’s quality standards. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Perform routine in-process and final product inspections to ensure compliance with CertainTeed and Datum quality standards. 
• Document and track quality metrics, inspection results, and non-conformance reports. 
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes in collaboration with Datum and CertainTeed quality teams. 
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements. 
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including disposition of non-conforming materials. 
• Participate in quality review sessions with Datum and CertainTeed leadership. 
• Assist in developing and updating SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) related to quality. 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence throughout the facility. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related technical discipline (preferred). 
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to quality assurance functions. 
• Familiarity with ISO standards, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and basic quality tools (e.g., root cause analysis, corrective action). 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across production and quality functions. 
• Ability to enforce compliance with professionalism and integrity. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP system experience is a plus. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements  

• Based onsite at Datum’s Greenwood, SC facility. 
• Frequent presence on the production floor to monitor quality compliance. 
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. 
• Use of required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots. 
• Seasonal temperature fluctuations and moderate noise levels typical of a factory setting. 

Why Join Datum  

• Be part of a company tackling the U.S. housing shortage through innovation and sustainability. 
• Gain valuable experience in advanced factory operations and logistics. 
• Competitive compensation (including discretionary bonus). 
• Reimbursement for eligible employee benefit expenses (health, dental, vision, or related). 
• Growth opportunities within Datum as the company scales nationally. 

Application Instructions  

Applicants can apply for the role at https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/datum-sc-llc-quality-specialist-58deb192-b085-483e-af08-964b177202d0

To inquire about the role by emailing Lizeth Tiscareno at lizeth@datum-sc.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available). Pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required.