Quality Specialist

Innovative Composite Engineering is nestled in the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. Only an hour east of Portland, Oregon, this is your chance to live in a dream destination while working with state-of-the-art technology.

Imagine a life surrounded by nature's wonders. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking thrilling adventures in hiking, biking, windsurfing, kiting, hydro-foiling, camping, skiing, rafting, kayaking, and more. At Innovative Composites, our unique 4/10's schedule ensures an enviable work/life balance, allowing you to fully embrace paradise while engaging in cutting-edge manufacturing.

Assist in creating test plans, identifying and reporting defects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining quality management systems. Performs product related testing, analysis and reporting actives. A primary interface with customer source inspectors and customer representatives.

Quality Specialist Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

PTO and Sick Leave

401K

Bonus Eligible

Quality Specialist Essential Functions:

1. Implement and maintain quality management systems to ensure products and services meet internal standards and customer requirements.

2. Conduct inspections and tests of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods to verify quality and adherence to standards.

3. Identify, document, and track defects and non-conformances, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4. Assist in creating and maintaining test plans, inspection records, and other quality documents, and produce statistical reports on quality metrics.

5. Analyze quality data, identify trends, and collaborate with other departments to improve products, services, and production processes.

6. Work closely with development, manufacturing, and product teams to integrate quality practices and resolve quality issues.

7. Assist Quality Engineering with creation and updates to inspection plans.

8. Assist Quality Manager with Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process.

Quality Specialist Preferred Knowledge of, Skill and/or Ability to:

Familiar with statistical methods/SPC

Demonstrate leadership skills

Ability to analyze complex data, interpret trends, and identify root causes of quality issues. 

Strong skills in troubleshooting issues, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions effectively.

Clear and concise communication is needed to document issues, provide feedback to teams, and create actionable reports for stakeholders.

Knowledge of relevant industry software, testing tools, quality management systems (QMS), and potentially programming languages or development methodologies. 

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common quality goals. 

Strong organizational skills 

Perform detail-oriented functions, identify defects and inconsistencies in paperwork

Function independently as well as part of a team

Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Quality Specialist Preferred Education/Experience 

Two-year college degree (technical course work a plus) and/or ASQ Certification

Quality Specialist Working Conditions:

This position includes the ability to perform those activities to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position includes continuous and/or frequent talking, repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing and handling. Mental activities performed by the employee in this position include decision making, interpersonal skills, supervisory skills, teamwork, creativity, customer service, mentoring, use of discretion, presentations/teaching, problem analysis, negotiation, and the ability to perform math and to read, write, speak and understand English. Physical activities may include standing, walking, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, crawling, reaching, grasping, fingering, repetitive motions of hands and wrists, sitting, hearing and lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying objects up to 75 pounds. Work is primarily indoors in an office environment, lab or manufacturing facility. 

Any combination of the experience, education, training and requirements listed above which provide an equivalent background to perform the work in this position may be considered by management.   

Innovative Composite Engineering  is an equal opportunity employer. Per ITAR regulations applicants must provide evidence of US Person status by completing a U.S. Export Control Compliance Verification form at reception. US laws and regulations prohibit the unauthorized export of restricted technology to non-US people. A US Passport is the most common document used, but not the only type accepted. Once determined, the documentation will be kept on file at  Innovative Composite Engineering .  

"This position must meet compliance requirements; a US person is required. US people include US citizens, lawful permanent resident, refugees or asylee. " 

Innovative Composite Engineering  is a drug and tobacco free workplace.

Salary : $23 - $30