Quality Operations Specialist

CO Salary Range: USD 83,900.00 - 125,900.00 per year

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Operations Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality by managing inspection activities, tracking and analyzing Quality key performance indicators (KPIs), leading root cause investigations, and driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives. This role supports continuous improvement efforts and ensures compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and perform product and process inspection activities across operations.
• Develop and maintain department procedures, checklists, and inspection plans.
• Train inspection personnel and ensure consistent application of quality standards
• Monitor, analyze, and report on quality metrics and KPIs (e.g., defect rates, first-pass yield, escaping defects).
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve quality performance.
• Support data-driven decision-making through clear and accurate reporting.
• Lead or support investigations of quality issues and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments to resolve quality-related challenges.
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain all documentation and quality records for product inspection and release to ensure compliance including N299 Nuclear standards.
• Represent product Quality Control in customer and ISO audits.
• Provide coaching, training, & guidance to manufacturing team members related to product and process quality.
• Requires some personal initiative and occasional ingenuity, planning, scheduling, organizing and prioritization of workload.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least three years of relevant experience with technical products and quality control processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with computers including Windows and Microsoft office products
• Ability to read and understand technical product documentation (drawings, specifications, bills of material)

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and proven ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Dependable and safety minded, self-motivated and easily directed.
• Driven to build effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, engineers, and management of all levels.
• Driven to process improvements and effectiveness of QC procedure and work instructions.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, providing clear direction, setting goals, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess identify trends and make data-driven decisions for process improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation, compliance.
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.