Quality Control Specialist - Direct Hire

Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Control Specialist for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.

Overview

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and training protocols for a steel mill to meet business needs. The role involves inspecting products, managing quality systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily news meetings, acting as the lead quality resource
• Implement and uphold consistent dispositioning practices across the business unit, including coaching inspectors
• Monitor and maintain targeted coil velocity through quality dispositioning processes
• Maintain visibility of customer processing capabilities and potential reprocessing options
• Review warehouse inventory routed to the mill for conformance with operational capabilities
• Coordinate product quarantine for potential quality concerns and alert relevant parties
• Work with operations teams to implement strategies for addressing quality excursions, focusing on defect identification and resolution
• Participate in monthly quality review meetings to assess KPI performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in customer corrective actions processes, helping develop and complete corrective measures
• Actively participate in safety programs, including layered audits, safety meetings, inspections, and shop floor audits
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and international standards such as ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering is a plus
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of product defects and their impact on final products
• Ability to inspect, interpret defects, and classify issues
• Understanding of customer processes including forming, stamping, and slitting
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and processes
• Training and presentation skills
• Experience working directly with customers
• Proficiency in SQL or other query formats, statistical tools, and data analysis
• Basic understanding of upstream steelmaking processes
• Knowledge of automotive and industrial product quality standards
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn new programs, including SAP
• Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions, analyze data, and solve problems
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively
• Focus on continuous improvement and training development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with steel production or related industries
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 17025 standards

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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