
Quality Assurance Specialist - Continuous Improvement Focus
- Gays Mills, WI
- $100,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 2+ years of experience in quality systems who is ready to drive continuous improvement is required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field is preferred
- Pay is $100,000 - $110,000 for a well-qualified candidate
- Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
- Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
- Full benefits
- The company location is in the Ball Center, Wisconsin area
- Maintain and update QMS documentation (procedures, work instructions, forms, etc.) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015
- Support and participate in internal and external audit activities, including planning, execution, and follow-up
- Monitor and track nonconformities and corrective actions (CAPAs) and ensure timely closure
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and process improvement tracking
- Provide administrative support for management review meetings, risk assessments, and KPI tracking
- Train or assist in training employees on QMS procedures and quality awareness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote best practices
- Conduct regular early morning meetings with global teams
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in quality systems or regulatory compliance within a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Internal Auditor Certification for ISO 9001 (or willingness to obtain) is required.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and general quality management principles.
- Experience with document control, CAPA systems, and audit processes.
- Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and continuous improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills.