Job description
NovaForge Manufacturing is seeking a meticulous Quality Control Specialist to ensure every component meets stringent quality standards from incoming materials to final assembly. You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to drive defect reduction, enforce process controls, and uphold regulatory compliance.
In this role, you will implement quality inspection plans, execute detailed measurements, interpret data, and lead CAPA investigations to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.
We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth in a modern facility in the heart of Austin.
Responsibility
- Develop and execute comprehensive inspection plans and acceptance criteria for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using calibrated measurement tools and SPC data.
- Lead root-cause analyses and CAPA investigations to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Suppliers to implement process improvements and reduce defect rates.
- Maintain accurate quality records, nonconformance reports, and traceability documentation in the MES/ERP system.
- Support internal and external audits, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and GMP guidelines as applicable.
- Provide training and mentoring on quality standards and inspection techniques to production teams.
- Analyze quality metrics and generate actionable reports to inform management decisions.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of quality control or quality assurance experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
- Strong knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), sampling plans, and measurement systems analysis (MSA).
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems; familiarity with GMP a plus.
- Proficiency with precision instrumentation (calipers, micrometers, CMM) and data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or similar).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail and adherence to schedules.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies.