What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at Sunbelt Solomon?
Brief Description
The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s products and services meet company quality standards, as well as customer and regulatory requirements for quality, safety, and reliability as part of the Quality Team.
The primary focus is on driving quality assurance activities, conducting inspections, data analysis, root cause/corrective actions and supporting quality improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction. This role involves hands-on collaboration with operations and quality teams to maintain consistent quality processes.
Where Potential Powers Progress
At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.
From our 39 locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.
Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
Core Values
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.
The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s products and services meet company quality standards, as well as customer and regulatory requirements for quality, safety, and reliability as part of the Quality Team.
The primary focus is on driving quality assurance activities, conducting inspections, data analysis, root cause/corrective actions and supporting quality improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction. This role involves hands-on collaboration with operations and quality teams to maintain consistent quality processes.
- Perform routine inspections and tests on products and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collect and record quality data using statistical tools to support analysis and reporting.
- Assist in developing and maintaining in-process quality checklists and documentation.
- Conducts root cause analysis and corrective action (RCA) to address quality issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to implement quality control measures.
- Conduct periodic audits of production processes and documentation under the guidance of the Quality Engineer.
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records, including inspection reports and standard work instructions.
- Support training sessions by preparing materials and helping staff adhere to quality procedures.
- Report on quality trends and issues to the Quality Engineer for further action.
- Develop and deliver training programs for staff to ensure adherence to quality processes and standards.
- Maintain and update policies, procedures, and standard work instructions as required.
- Assist in preparing for external audits and certifications (e.g., ISO, AS9100).
- Support quality-related activities in conjunction with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
- Develop clear, concise, and accurate documentation, including policies, procedures, and standard work instructions.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality-related role.
- Basic understanding of quality control processes and manufacturing environments.
- Good verbal and written communication skills for documenting findings and supporting training.
- Familiarity with basic quality tools, such as control charts or inspection gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Comfortable working in a team environment.
- Proven experience in quality engineering, technician, or process/product quality-related role.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train and mentor staff.
- Familiarity with document control systems to ensure proper management and version control of technical documents.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement and execute improvements.
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
- Attention to detail.
- Certifications: Entry-level certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent.
- Analytical Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data entry and basic analysis.
- Performance Indicators: Contribution to defect rate reduction and improved process compliance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across departments to ensure cohesive quality strategies.
- Performance Indicators: Reduction in defect rates and rework costs, improved field performance, and timely resolution of quality issues.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to production noise and activity.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and conducting hands-on inspections and audits.
Where Potential Powers Progress
At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.
From our 39 locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.
Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
Core Values
- People: The core of our success.
- Safety: It’s in our DNA.
- Strategic: We forge our own future.
- Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
- Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.
