The Quality Specialist oversees the deployment of the quality function throughout the entire supply chain, by establishing a comprehensive quality system that covers suppliers, internal manufacturing processes, and field performance of the Badger’s trucks. Responsibilities will include vendor quality management, implementing and sustaining an Advance Quality Plan (AQP), and interacting with the fleet management team to capture, document and resolve any quality issues in the field.
The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develops, implements, monitors, measures, and improves quality standards, quality control systems, and collaborates to implement controls and improvements for Badger Manufacturing.
- Leading the quality team and individual perform Inspects, monitors, and analyzes quality performance including inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
- Sets a group and individual initiatives for performance and deadlines supporting Badger’s manufacturing goals.
- Ensures workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations and ensures compliance to Badgers safety and high service standards. Badger is a safety-oriented company, and it is important to use this to help develop a competitive advantage and raise the standards of the industry.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and management to continuously improve key operational metrics and achievement of the organizational goals.
What You'll Need For Success:
- Education: Associate’s degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance or a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience that would be considered equivalent.
- 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification in Engineering preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing processes that includes, welding, joining, metalworking, manual assembly, and painting.
- Six Sigma, statistical process control and Minitab expertise.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvements.
- Strong project management skills, ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong working knowledge of common software packages (MS Office, Acrobat, etc.).
- High analytical skills.
- The role requires mobility within work environments, use of office equipment, lifting up to 20 pounds, clear vision and hearing, effective communication skills, and occasional travel for meetings and training sessions.
If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
What You'll Get In Return:
- Generous pay and bonus program(s)
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Attractive vacation programs
- Inclusive Group Life insurance
- Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Rewarding employee referral program
- Valuable employee training program(s)
Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.
We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.
There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.
