Quality Control Specialist in Long Beach, California at Taurus Engineering

About Taurus Engineering

Taurus Engineering provides custom-engineered solutions and equipment for the artificial lift industry, serving customers from Southern California to major markets around the world. With specialized manufacturing and testing capabilities, we combine responsive customer service with a commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement.

About the role

The Process and Quality Control Specialist oversees the quality of all incoming materials, manufactured products, and finished outgoing products. This includes all quality processes and procedures pertaining to inspection, testing, manufacturing, and documentation to ensure products meet regulatory, customer, and company standards. The role requires strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with the Production Team to implement Quality Control processes and procedures and drive continuous process improvement.

What you'll do

• Record and document current Manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Record and document current Manufacturing quality control processes and procedures.
• Create processes, procedures, reports, and quality control documents to maintain quality throughout multiple departments.
• Review, update, and maintain quality control documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement teams to improve processes and quality control measures.
• Identify non-conformities, manage root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans for quality-related issues.
• Maintain vendor quality and risk assessment records.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong attention to detail and sharp observational skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and non-conformities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate and consistent documentation, with an understanding of document control concepts.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to present findings and work with various departments to resolve quality issues.
• Quality mindset, prioritizing the quality of all products, with a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining quality control throughout all departments.
• Strong written and documentation skills to develop standard procedures and Quality Control documents.
• Previous experience in quality control, preferably in an assembly or manufacturing environment, with an understanding of manufacturing processes.