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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
South Bend, Indiana
Salary Range: $52,000 – $75,000 Monthly Gainshare Incentive
On-Site | Safety-Sensitive Position
Engineering. Tomorrow. Together.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Representative to join our South Bend, IN team. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
This position works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery and supports operations within an ITAR-controlled facility.
If you thrive in manufacturing environments, understand quality systems, and take ownership of process improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview
The Quality Representative plays a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
This position operates in a controlled ITAR/CUI/DOD environment and requires strict adherence to compliance and confidentiality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate, document, report, review, and process customer returns
Investigate, document, and process vendor returns (Return Purchase Orders)
Assist in implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System
Maintain and calibrate Measuring and Test Equipment
Participate in branch quality system reviews
Conduct internal quality audits
Support customer-led audits and visits
Conduct root cause investigations and recommend corrective and preventative actions
Provide internal and external technical assistance
Support continuous improvement initiatives as Branch Lean Focal
Ensure audit completion and timely posting of scores on the intranet
Facilitate concise operational meetings (10 minutes or less)
Identify and recommend areas for process improvement
Support Regional Lean Focal in workshop preparation (AIWs)
Maintain visual boards, audit history, newsletters, and shared vision boards
Auto req ID
469493BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience or training in ISO9001 or AS9100/9120
Knowledge of quality systems and Lean methodologies
Manufacturing experience
Familiarity with advanced inspection methodologies, including GD&T
Computer proficiency
Strong safety mindset
Preferred Qualifications
ASQ Certification
3 years Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience
Lean training
OSHA or safety training
Experience in metal manufacturing
City*
Acworth
State*
Georgia
Job Code
Warehouse Warehouse
Affiliate Sponsor
ThyssenKrupp
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
South Bend, Indiana
Salary Range: $52,000 – $75,000 Monthly Gainshare Incentive
On-Site | Safety-Sensitive Position
Engineering. Tomorrow. Together.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Representative to join our South Bend, IN team. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
This position works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery and supports operations within an ITAR-controlled facility.
If you thrive in manufacturing environments, understand quality systems, and take ownership of process improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview
The Quality Representative plays a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
This position operates in a controlled ITAR/CUI/DOD environment and requires strict adherence to compliance and confidentiality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate, document, report, review, and process customer returns
Investigate, document, and process vendor returns (Return Purchase Orders)
Assist in implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System
Maintain and calibrate Measuring and Test Equipment
Participate in branch quality system reviews
Conduct internal quality audits
Support customer-led audits and visits
Conduct root cause investigations and recommend corrective and preventative actions
Provide internal and external technical assistance
Support continuous improvement initiatives as Branch Lean Focal
Ensure audit completion and timely posting of scores on the intranet
Facilitate concise operational meetings (10 minutes or less)
Identify and recommend areas for process improvement
Support Regional Lean Focal in workshop preparation (AIWs)
Maintain visual boards, audit history, newsletters, and shared vision boards
Auto req ID
469493BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience or training in ISO9001 or AS9100/9120
Knowledge of quality systems and Lean methodologies
Manufacturing experience
Familiarity with advanced inspection methodologies, including GD&T
Computer proficiency
Strong safety mindset
Preferred Qualifications
ASQ Certification
3 years Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience
Lean training
OSHA or safety training
Experience in metal manufacturing
City*
Acworth
State*
Georgia
Job Code
Warehouse Warehouse
Affiliate Sponsor
ThyssenKrupp
Salary : $52,000 - $75,000