Quality & HSE Professional - Full-Time, Permanent
A dynamic and experienced Quality & HSE professional is sought to support and enhance the existing Quality Team at a growing manufacturing facility located in Richmond, VA. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow within a newly re-opened and significantly invested-in machining site.
Position Overview:
As the Quality & HSE Professional, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations. You will support both ongoing production and the introduction of new projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and process standardization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the manufacturing team with inspection activities and quality compliance.
- Ensure adherence to local and global HSE standards on site.
- Create APQP documentation for new project introductions.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent execution of repeat work.
- Conduct audits and spot checks to maintain compliance with internal processes and national standards.
- Handle customer complaints and internal non-conformance using tools such as 8D, Ishikawa Diagrams, and 5 Whys.
- Lead improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, and non-conformances.
- Review contracts to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and achievable.
- Design packaging specifications for product shipments.
- Train staff on best practices and ensure ongoing adherence to quality and safety procedures.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Strong engineering background is preferred.
- Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications & Details:
- Permanent, Full time role (Monday to Friday)
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Professional development and training opportunities