Job Description

Primary Function:

The Quality Specialist will support Foster Quality Control laboratory and Quality System processes. Support will also be provided for activities such as equipment qualification, process validation, and corrective and preventative actions, through assistance with testing and data collection. Where applicable, the Quality Specialist will identify potential opportunities for improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspection and testing of raw materials and final product. Scanning and filing of Sales Order, Quality and Production records. Review of inspection records and work order documentation prior to shipping product Follow all applicable work instructions and test procedures. Record test data, applying statistical quality monitoring methods when and where applicable. Support in-process inspection as needed. Ensure that work instructions / testing performed follows ASTM standards where required. Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards when identified. Review of Foster documentation for completeness of data and compliance with good documentation practices. Assist with completion of NCRs. Create Certificates of Analysis using QAD ERP software. Identify problems and solutions as a member of the department Ideas Team.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

: None.

Qualifications

:
Attention to detail. Able to work closely across various departments. Proficient in Outlook and familiar with Microsoft Office suite Flexible in handling multiple and changing work assignments daily. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Self-reliant in determining priorities and setting schedule to meet goals and objectives. Familiar with ASTM test methods a plus

Education and/or Experience

:

Desired

- Associate's degree in an engineering, science, or other technical field with five or more years of relevant experience.

Minimum

- Three or more years of relevant experience

Mathematical Skills

: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Language/Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operational instructions, procedure manuals, and MSDS sheets.

Computer Skills

: Must be proficient using system programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Other Required Ability:

Must have good reasoning ability as described below.
Ability to apply common sense to carry instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Desired

- ASQ (American Society for Quality) Quality Technician and/ or Improvement Associate.

Physical Requirements

: Physical demands of this position are minimal. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work in environment is generally an office/laboratory environment with occasional requirements of being in production areas.

Travel Expectations

: Little to no travel is needed for this role with the exception of training opportunities and/or possible trade show participation.

Telework Conditions

: All remote work needs to be pre-approved on a case-by-case basis based on time in position, length of request and performance in role. It is to be the exception as a general rule; the position is in office.

Pathogen Exposure Risk:

Very Low.