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Quality Specialist

Job Summary:
The Entry-Level Quality Specialist will support design and development projects by ensuring adherence to established quality standards and regulatory requirements, primarily NQA-1 and ISO 9001. This role will assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and provide quality assurance support throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a strong desire to learn and contribute to a robust quality program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the review of design and development documentation for compliance with NQA-1, ISO 9001, and internal quality procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in quality inspections and audits of design outputs, including specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Help track and report on quality metrics related to design and development projects.
• Assist with the identification, documentation, and resolution of nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Support the control of quality records and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and other cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into project activities.
• Learn and apply quality principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Perform other business-needs duties, as assigned including supporting peers and management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of quality management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat PDF.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in NQA-1 and ISO 9001 standards.

Preferred Qualifications(but not required for entry-level):

• Familiarity with NQA-1 (ASME NQA-1) and/or ISO 9001 quality standards through coursework or projects.
• Experience with document control systems.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.