Quality Assurance Specialist

ABOUT OLANDER

The Olander family of companies are a full-line distributor of standard and metric fasteners, including commercial and specialty fasteners, precision hardware, electromechanical components, tools, adhesives, and wire management products. We started off serving Silicon Valley in 1962. Today, we have customers in more than 45 countries. 

JOB SUMMARY

Carry out incoming and outgoing material quality inspections and work with Purchasing and Warehouse Management for disposition of non-conformance material/parts accordingly. Perform incoming quality assurance activities and product quality inspections and support quality related improvement activities and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform receiving inspections on purchase orders, customer RMA’s, Secondary Process orders, and transfers from other company locations per company procedures.
• Count and inspect incoming inventories per quality inspection procedures.
• Verify the completeness of, scan, and save all Certs, Specs, and any quality related documents.
• Monitor and uphold the integrity of the company’s lot traceability and the manufacturer’s lot
  traceability when possible.
• Understand how and when to use all Quality Assurance instruments.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to assist in the timely resolution of all material in Quarantine.
• As directed, train new personnel in the Inspection procedures outlined in The CORE system.
• As directed, train new personnel in the appropriate use and care of all Quality Assurance
  
• Maintain all Quality Assurance instrumentation and tools
• Assist with customer quality surveys and quality audits when requested
• Exercise professional judgment in all activities
• Assist in monitoring the calibration schedule for gages and calipers and communicate need to
  prepare for calibration of main set by requesting to receive the substitution set from another office location.
  • Responsible for returning substitution set to other office location upon completion and return of calibrated main set.
• Assist Quality Manager and Sales Managers in responding to customer SCAR requests.
• Work collaboratively with the Warehouse Manager, Sales Manager, and Purchasing Manager
  to address any Quality Assurance issues or projects, including but not limited to quality surveys and quality audits.
• Give input on updates and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Manual as needed
• Maintain ability and be available to perform all Receiving functions outside of QA as time allows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a quality inspector in a manufacturing or fastener environment desired.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100D requirements.
• Proficiency in using warehouse management system and software, (i.e., Epicor/P21).
• Fastener/hardware knowledge is highly desirable.
• Experience using Keyence IMX-1330 inspection system is highly desirable.
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion 360 highly desirable.
• Experience using Babbu P1s 3D printer and Bambu Studio highly desirable.
• Familiarity with CORE compliance software a plus.
• Ability to exercise good judgement while working independently and with a team.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, dependable and reliable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to details.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires extended periods of standing
• Able to read documents, computer screens, and make entries into the software system
• May require extensive walking
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50lbs on a continuous basis
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. Management has the discretion to revise, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Base Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 annual – DOE. This position is also eligible for the Company’s Incentive/Bonus plan.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

BENEFITS

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the Company offers the following: health insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, Disability Coverage, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, ten (10) paid holidays per year and additional voluntary benefits.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Olander is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.