36 Quality Assurance Positions jobs in Cleveland

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801  
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Manufacturing  
Req ID: 25667  

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for our Euclid, Ohio headquarters operation. The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in conducting scheduled Internal Quality Audits to determine if the internal quality system is effective. 

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits! 

What You Will Do

The QA Technician will support various functions and activities to include covering internal ISO audits as well as other external bodies such as NIOSH. In addition, you will: 

•    Plan and conduct internal ISO9001 Quality Audits according to schedule; work closely with all departments inclusive of ISO9001
•    Use audit guidelines, checklists and prior audit results to determine audit paths
•    Gather and document objective evidence during audit interview process; determine whether quality activities comply with specifications, procedures, and standards
•    Record and document audit results in the company’s online audit system and review the results of the audit with the Department Manager of the area being audited.   
•    Complete corrective action determinations including associated risk assessments
•    Draft corrective actions and action items in a clear and compelling way for use by others
•    Conduct verifications of corrective actions and action items including verification using objective evidence 
•    Guide, support and answer third party quality audits and surveys including all required correspondence     
•    Perform work center, finished product and process audits, as required
•    Review, understand, and follow the departmental procedures, Work Instructions Specifications and Plant Rules and Regulations that are associated with the performance of this job
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
•    Promote an atmosphere of continuous process and employee improvement.
 

Education & Experience Requirements

•    Technician III: Vocational training and 5+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; OR  high school diploma/GED with 7+ years experience in a relevant work environment. 

•     Technician IV: Vocational training and 8+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; OR  high school diploma/GED with 10+ years’ experience in a relevant work environment. 

•    Additional training and or knowledge in the quality auditor field and procedures is desirable

•    Computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system.
•    Experience in developing and maintaining records and to follow projects through to conclusion
•    Ability to obtain ISO 9001 Auditor Certification
•    Ability to review and evaluate specifications, procedures, and processes
•    Ability to communicate effectively and cross-functionally in production, support and corporate areas on a regular basis. 
•    Self-motivated and exhibit the ability to work with minimal supervision
•    Must understand the Quality Policy and how it relates to this job
•    Must understand the relevance and importance of the quality activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.
•    Capable of frequent standing and walking and lifting up to 60 lbs
•    Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record
 

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Mentor  
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time  
Function: Quality Assurance/Control  
Req ID: 26107  

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer who will implement projects and other quality related activities for our Euclid and Mentor Consumable Division Quality Assurance. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in identifying quality problems or potential quality problems, perform effective Problem Definition and Root Cause Analysis.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits! 

What You Will Do

• Initiate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) and verify the effectiveness of those actions. Drive CAPA’s to effective closure in a timely manner.
li>Address customer warranty issues and effectively complete customer specific corrective action requests.
• Create and sustain standard printouts for TVM Boards. Provide additional support as the QA Representative.
• Provide support for new products, new equipment installs or process improvements:
• Provide permission note support to R&D and provide data as required for the development of new products.
• Work with Methods Engineering on process improvement initiatives.
• Drive or participate in effective FMEA’s, establish proper control plans and audit frequencies.
< i>Serve as the subject matter expert in analytical and testing equipment to maximize the effectiveness of existing equipment while investigating and pursuing advances in technology for continuous improvement.
• Reduce process variation using CI, Six Sigma, and other tools to improve the quality of products and reduce scrap.
• Manage the Quality Near Miss system. Evaluate the submitted Quality Near Misses and evaluate if additional action is needed for continuous improvement.
• Development and implementation of in-line monitoring systems/solutions for quality check-points.
• Utilize MES data to develop process control charts, process capability studies, etc. for new/existing processes. Develop new & update existing work instructions, specifications & procedures.
• Monitor the process audit program. Analyze outcome to determine if a CAPA or CI project is required.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Education & Experience Requirements

< i>Bachelors of Science in Engineering required.
• Qualified candidates will have 1 - 5+ years’ experience minimum depending on level.
< i>Experience in manufacturing required with a solid technical background.  li>Must demonstrate good judgment when evaluating quality related situations.
• Must work well with those in inspection, R&D, production, and supervision.
• Knowledge of Consumable Division products, processes, specifications and procedures is preferred.
• Willing to undergo the necessary training to obtain QA Engineer certification.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites as necessary to solve quality related issues.
• Completion of Six Sigma training and a Red Belt or Black Belt project or willing to undergo the necessary training. Six Sigma preferred
• Must possess excellent communication skills particularly in technical areas.
• Proficient in Apriso and SAP. 

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801  
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Manufacturing  
Req ID: 25667  

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for our Euclid, Ohio headquarters operation. The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in conducting scheduled Internal Quality Audits to determine if the internal quality system is effective. 

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits! 

What You Will Do

The QA Technician will support various functions and activities to include covering internal ISO audits as well as other external bodies such as NIOSH. In addition, you will: 

•    Plan and conduct internal ISO9001 Quality Audits according to schedule; work closely with all departments inclusive of ISO9001
•    Use audit guidelines, checklists and prior audit results to determine audit paths
•    Gather and document objective evidence during audit interview process; determine whether quality activities comply with specifications, procedures, and standards
•    Record and document audit results in the company’s online audit system and review the results of the audit with the Department Manager of the area being audited.   
•    Complete corrective action determinations including associated risk assessments
•    Draft corrective actions and action items in a clear and compelling way for use by others
•    Conduct verifications of corrective actions and action items including verification using objective evidence 
•    Guide, support and answer third party quality audits and surveys including all required correspondence     
•    Perform work center, finished product and process audits, as required
•    Review, understand, and follow the departmental procedures, Work Instructions Specifications and Plant Rules and Regulations that are associated with the performance of this job
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
•    Promote an atmosphere of continuous process and employee improvement.
 

Education & Experience Requirements

•    Technician III: Vocational training and 5+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; OR  high school diploma/GED with 7+ years experience in a relevant work environment. 

•     Technician IV: Vocational training and 8+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; OR  high school diploma/GED with 10+ years’ experience in a relevant work environment. 

•    Additional training and or knowledge in the quality auditor field and procedures is desirable

•    Computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system.
•    Experience in developing and maintaining records and to follow projects through to conclusion
•    Ability to obtain ISO 9001 Auditor Certification
•    Ability to review and evaluate specifications, procedures, and processes
•    Ability to communicate effectively and cross-functionally in production, support and corporate areas on a regular basis. 
•    Self-motivated and exhibit the ability to work with minimal supervision
•    Must understand the Quality Policy and how it relates to this job
•    Must understand the relevance and importance of the quality activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.
•    Capable of frequent standing and walking and lifting up to 60 lbs
•    Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record
 

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

The Quality Analyst is an experienced tester and quality assurance practitioner who develops a deep understanding of the requirements and the technical design for the system under test. With that knowledge, they create a comprehensive test design and define the test data that will provide the most test coverage. They know how to perform manual testing, can spot areas where automation might be suitable and can document detected flaws concisely and with enough supporting information to accelerate the resolution. Coordinates all of the planning, execution and recap functions involved in testing and injecting quality safeguards into the development and deployment of software applications. This individual may direct other QA professionals or may be the sole resource on an effort. They are responsible for fostering collaboration and cooperation with the greater project team in the pursuit of delivering a high quality product.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Test & normalize requirements, write test scripts, triage test results, conduct exploratory testing, and specify test data requirements.
* Works closely with BAs in grooming sessions to ensure comprehensive requirements and partner with SDETs to ensure thorough test coverage for the application.
* Leads the QA team for a project and is answerable to all activities conducted to ensure quality.
* Oversees the quality in all phases of the project including Requirement review, test script preparation, and test execution and recap.
* Identifies gaps and confusions in the user interface and/or the workflow , etc and highlights to the project team the risks associated with technical debt, schedule slippage or other areas of concern.
* Schedules resources, estimates QAS portion of project estimates and forecasts, manages testing needs with Shared Services, manages the PLC tollgates, calculates and manages traceability and test coverage, assist with test result triage, reports on overall application/project health and intercedes, when appropriate, with remediation efforts.
* Creates a collaborative partnership with the Tech Lead, the PM, the BAs and other project participants and actively engages in grooming sessions, status meetings and other project meetings. Highly valued as a thought leader contributing to the final product.
* Manage the human capital for a specific effort.

* System integration testing

-Regular regression testing of system functions

-Collaboration with multiple different engineers, testers, Quality Assurance teams both inside and outside the department

-Test Data harvesting and management

-Detailed organization and managing of disparate systems that interface or have various complex timing, data dependencies or batch executions

-Ability to translate design, UX, requirements into actionable test cases that can be executed, document how to execute them, prerequisites and test conditions

-Ability to define and mockup both positive and negative scenarios, as well as work on edge case testing

-Ability to work well in fast passed environment

-Excellent communication skills written and verbal

-Ability to estimate efforts, inclusive of unknowns and ambiguity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:
* Moderate quality assurance experience with solid organizational skills and a basic knowledge of quality assurance practices and methods.
* Understands the test automation coverage and guides exploratory testers to fill the gaps.
* Base understanding of an application domain, the release schedule, the user community, and can work with the other members of the project team to drive delivery.
* Understands how to assess an application's functionality by risk, impact and importance in order to prioritize the test execution and concentrate test coverage appropriately.

* Understanding of basic object-oriented programming and ATDD (Automated Test Driven Development).
* Expert knowledge of the application, its front and back-end composition, its features and capabilities and its planned future state.
* Experience testing complex systems with a focus on the users' perspective.
* Experience in day-to-day operations of quality assurance techniques and can collaborate with other functional teams to review and elaborate on functional requirements, design test scenarios and specify test data.
* Experience testing in a fast-paced schedule.

-Test Automation Selenium / WebDriver io scripting experience a plus

-3 to 5 years or more in QA testing role(s) preferred

-Experience in Agile team

Competencies and Skills:
* Able to leverage the resources available to them to identify the opportunities for automation, service virtualization and other shared services offered by QA.
* Good communication skills.
* Able to lead in all phases of the project and can communicate with others in the organization about the status and risks of the effort in detail.

* Advanced skills in test design and specific experience in writing Gherkin scripts, knowledge of ATDD processes and tools for web and mobile applications.
* Superior quality assurance and analytical skills with basic knowledge of web-based technologies.
* Must be able to see the big picture but capable of drilling down to the details to identify the range of testing scenarios, the critical functionality and the areas of greatest impact.
* Expertise in exploratory testing.
* An aptitude for problem solving and able to triage defects and pinpoint potential source(s) of error.
* The ability to test variations when encountering an unexpected result so as to pinpoint the issues(s) and provide advance diagnostics when a defect is first logged.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand technical details and how they translate to a user.

-Highly proficient in Jira or other similar tools like Azure Dev Ops

-Experience with XRAY (Jira test case tool) a plus.

-Experience with requirements tracked in Confluence

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $68,000 to $103,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing

Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

The Quality Analyst is an experienced tester and quality assurance practitioner who develops a deep understanding of the requirements and the technical design for the system under test. With that knowledge, they create a comprehensive test design and define the test data that will provide the most test coverage. They know how to perform manual testing, can spot areas where automation might be suitable and can document detected flaws concisely and with enough supporting information to accelerate the resolution. Coordinates all of the planning, execution and recap functions involved in testing and injecting quality safeguards into the development and deployment of software applications. This individual may direct other QA professionals or may be the sole resource on an effort. They are responsible for fostering collaboration and cooperation with the greater project team in the pursuit of delivering a high quality product.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Test & normalize requirements, write test scripts, triage test results, conduct exploratory testing, and specify test data requirements.

• Works closely with BAs in grooming sessions to ensure comprehensive requirements and partner with SDETs to ensure thorough test coverage for the application.

• Leads the QA team for a project and is answerable to all activities conducted to ensure quality.

• Oversees the quality in all phases of the project including Requirement review, test script preparation, and test execution and recap.

• Identifies gaps and confusions in the user interface and/or the workflow , etc and highlights to the project team the risks associated with technical debt, schedule slippage or other areas of concern.

• Schedules resources, estimates QAS portion of project estimates and forecasts, manages testing needs with Shared Services, manages the PLC tollgates, calculates and manages traceability and test coverage, assist with test result triage, reports on overall application/project health and intercedes, when appropriate, with remediation efforts.

• Creates a collaborative partnership with the Tech Lead, the PM, the BAs and other project participants and actively engages in grooming sessions, status meetings and other project meetings. Highly valued as a thought leader contributing to the final product.

• Manage the human capital for a specific effort.

• System integration testing

-Regular regression testing of system functions

-Collaboration with multiple different engineers, testers, Quality Assurance teams both inside and outside the department

-Test Data harvesting and management

-Detailed organization and managing of disparate systems that interface or have various complex timing, data dependencies or batch executions

-Ability to translate design, UX, requirements into actionable test cases that can be executed, document how to execute them, prerequisites and test conditions

-Ability to define and mockup both positive and negative scenarios, as well as work on edge case testing

-Ability to work well in fast passed environment

-Excellent communication skills written and verbal

-Ability to estimate efforts, inclusive of unknowns and ambiguity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

• Moderate quality assurance experience with solid organizational skills and a basic knowledge of quality assurance practices and methods.

• Understands the test automation coverage and guides exploratory testers to fill the gaps.

• Base understanding of an application domain, the release schedule, the user community, and can work with the other members of the project team to drive delivery.

• Understands how to assess an application’s functionality by risk, impact and importance in order to prioritize the test execution and concentrate test coverage appropriately.

• Understanding of basic object-oriented programming and ATDD (Automated Test Driven Development).

• Expert knowledge of the application, its front and back-end composition, its features and capabilities and its planned future state.

• Experience testing complex systems with a focus on the users’ perspective.

• Experience in day-to-day operations of quality assurance techniques and can collaborate with other functional teams to review and elaborate on functional requirements, design test scenarios and specify test data.

• Experience testing in a fast-paced schedule.

-Test Automation Selenium / WebDriver io scripting experience a plus

-3 to 5 years or more in QA testing role(s) preferred

-Experience in Agile team

Competencies and Skills:

• Able to leverage the resources available to them to identify the opportunities for automation, service virtualization and other shared services offered by QA.

• Good communication skills.

• Able to lead in all phases of the project and can communicate with others in the organization about the status and risks of the effort in detail.

• Advanced skills in test design and specific experience in writing Gherkin scripts, knowledge of ATDD processes and tools for web and mobile applications.

• Superior quality assurance and analytical skills with basic knowledge of web-based technologies.

• Must be able to see the big picture but capable of drilling down to the details to identify the range of testing scenarios, the critical functionality and the areas of greatest impact.

• Expertise in exploratory testing.

• An aptitude for problem solving and able to triage defects and pinpoint potential source(s) of error.

• The ability to test variations when encountering an unexpected result so as to pinpoint the issues(s) and provide advance diagnostics when a defect is first logged.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand technical details and how they translate to a user.

-Highly proficient in Jira or other similar tools like Azure Dev Ops

-Experience with XRAY (Jira test case tool) a plus.

-Experience with requirements tracked in Confluence

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $68,000 to $103,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

Please click here ( for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 07/22/2025

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Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing

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• Leadership & Team Development: Guide and develop the Quality Assurance team to achieve organizational objectives. Oversee daily operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Quality Management System (QMS): Implement and maintain QMS in line with ISO and IATF standards. Ensure adherence to industry regulations and customer specifications.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Lead APQP efforts to integrate quality into product development from inception to production. Collaborate with various departments to create and uphold control plans, process flow diagrams, and FMEAs.
• Supplier Quality Management: Establish and oversee supplier quality programs, conducting audits and performance evaluations. Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and enhance processes.
• Customer Quality Concerns: Act as the main point of contact for addressing customer quality issues. Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Audits & Compliance: Conduct internal audits to ensure QMS compliance. Prepare and manage external audits from customers and regulatory bodies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead efforts to improve processes and product quality using Six Sigma, Lean, and other methodologies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed quality reports and maintain records of quality activities, including audit findings and corrective actions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management, preferably in industrial, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 standards.
• Proven expertise in problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5Y's, and fishbone diagrams.
• Experience in root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with AIAG core tools and statistical methods like MSA, DOE, SPC.
• Proven experience with quality inspection and testing equipment.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in quality management software, statistical tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred certifications include Certified Quality Manager (CQM) and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Department: Quality Assurance FLSA Status: Salary ExemptReports To: Director (Technical Team Leader)Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:•Management Position•Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm•Company is open 24 hours/day. Three shifts daily, Monday-Friday.•Position requires working closely with all production shifts; which will require flexibility to workwith off shifts as neededPosition Overview:•Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality management system; action-driven roleto ensure product and process conformity to meet customer expectations; proactive leadershipand decision maker for daily quality management; able to deploy training, teach, and mentorothers.Essential Job Functions:•Champion & process owner for ISO 9001 QMS, experience with other QMS standards a plus•Continuous monitoring and mentoring of ISO policies and procedures to maintain compliance•Customer and Supplier contact and interaction regarding quality concerns such as non-conformances,RMA's, Corrective Actions, and Customer Complaints•Provide proactive communication and collaboration with customers to help the organization providewhite glove service•Utilizes external and internal audit findings to maintain and upgrade quality management system•Carries out, contains, corrects and prevents actions associated with internal and external quality issues•Assists manufacturing operations with optimization utilizing appropriate lean manufacturing techniques•Analyzes the performance of the organization (internal and external quality failures) to identify trendingissues and takes action with the support of data•Defines and monitors the status of the calibration system for inspection equipment•Implements adequate receiving, in-process and final inspection criteria and audits the execution•Manages the proper usage and maintenance of inspection equipment, identifies gaps in measurementdevice applications•Identifies and manages Quality improvement projects; liaison/collaborator with other internaldepartments in support of the success of the organization•Directly supervises, inclusive of delegation, the management of quality, and quality related shop floor,personnel•Participates as an active stakeholder in the APQP process, inclusive of but not limited to; specific part quality plan development, PPAP/FAI documentation, process validation, and operator work instructions.•Oversees the Preventative and Corrective Action activities. Confirms that proper resources have been allocated and tasks are performed in a timely and complete manner•Follows up on delegated tasks and projects to ensure work has been completed correctly and to the specified timeline set•Provide progress updates and concerns to the Director in an organized manner•Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organizationSupervisory Responsibilities:Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws•Planning, developing and implementing strategy for quality management and development to meet agreed organizational performance plans with agreed budgets and timescales•Planning, assigning, and directing work: evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems•Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, training, discipline and termination of direct reports•Establish continuous improvement processes for department as well as individuals within department•Direct Reports:o Quality Analysts/Technicianso Quality Coordinator and/or Quality ClerkCollaboration Team: individuals & teams that you will engage with to ensure we are meeting internal and external customers & partners•Engineering•Tooling•Maintenance•Manufacturing Operations / Production / Planning & Scheduling / Purchasing•Customer Service / Sales / Business Development•Shipping & Receiving / Warehouse•Finance•HR•Specific Products (external) enterprise level businessesCompany Ongoing Initiatives:•Safety Team•Internal Audit Team•Employee improvement, career path and cross-training•Quality Metrics: External PPM & Cost of Quality/Cost of Poor QualityRequired Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities•Comprehensive knowledge in dimensional measurement and gauging including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)•Experience with recognition of manufacturing and product non-conformances (cosmetic, dimensional, fit/form/function) to ensure escapes of defects to the customers are prevented. These would include faults specific to the injection molding process.•Able to communicate and work well with others to resolve issues and provide timely feedback with mutual respect and company core values•Open to feedback, both positive and constructive criticism, with the objective to learn and improve•Possesses emotional Intelligence to evaluate situations to seek to understand, gather the facts, communicate with professionalism, and provide actionable solutions•Able to handle and succeed in a fast-paced changing and evolving environment•Adaptable to perform tasks, as assigned that are not part of your regular daily duties to support team and company objectives•Reflects a positive professional image, leads with direction and optimism•Self-starter, motivated, and dependable (present, on-time each day; ready to work)•Familiar with and ready to help deploy PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodologies to plan and execute on critical processes for the businessEducation, Training and/or Experience•Bachelor's or technical degree in engineering, business/statistics or related technical field•Minimum of 5 to 7 years in Quality Management related experience in a manufacturing environmentEquivalent combination of education and experience will be considered•Experience in ISO 9001•Prior experience in the plastics industry and/or injection molding a plusLanguage Skills•Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals•Ability to write routine reports and correspondence•Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organizationMathematical Skills•Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume•Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryReasoning Ability•Able to think critically and problem-solve using root cause analysisComputer Skills•Proficient with Microsoft Office or similar software•Proficient with email correspondence, and online navigation including interacting with customer databases•Experience with utilization with ERP System preferred•Experience with CMM/Measurement Equipment (Polyworks) Software a plus•Experience with engineering/blueprint drawings of components and assembliesOther Skills and Abilities:•Proficient in using hand-held measuring tools for product inspection and testingPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to•Stand and walk, this incudes office spaces, warehouse spaces, and the manufacturing floor•Reach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feel•The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl•The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance•The employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

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$65,000.00/yr - $5,000.00/yr

Capstone Search Advisors is recruiting for a Quality Assurance Specialist for a manufacturer in Cleveland Ohio.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance programs within the food production facility. This role ensures that all products meet both company standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance throughout the production process.

Shift: First (Monday - Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality standards across all production lines.
• Oversee routine inspections of food products, raw materials, and production processes to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (FDA, USDA, etc.).
• Conduct regular quality audits and establish corrective actions when quality issues arise.
• Review and evaluate production records, data logs, and testing results for accuracy and compliance.

Food Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and food labeling laws.
• Implement and monitor programs to mitigate contamination risks and ensure safe food handling throughout the manufacturing process.

Training and Development:

• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on food quality, safety standards, and proper handling procedures.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to quality assurance personnel to foster a culture of quality.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all quality assurance activities, inspections, and compliance reports.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and internal quality reports as needed.
• Lead initiatives to improve product quality, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Stay current on industry trends and new technologies that can improve food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials and ingredients meets company standards.
• Work with suppliers on corrective actions if product or ingredient quality is found to be deficient.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field. Advanced certifications in food safety and quality (such as HACCP or SQF) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food quality assurance or a related field
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, etc.), HACCP, and GMP.
• Proven experience with quality management systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methods.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance, Research, and Manufacturing
• Industries Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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