Quality and Safety Specialist

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality assurance and quality control programs for the fabrication facility
• Perform incoming, in‑process, and final quality inspections of materials, components, and assembled products
• Verify fabrication and assembly work meets drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Identify, document, and track non‑conformances; coordinate rework, corrective, and preventive actions
• Maintain inspection checklists, quality records, and acceptance documentation
• Support development and enforcement of standard work instructions and quality procedures
• Partner with shop leadership to address quality issues and drive process improvements

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Conduct routine safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action plans
• Coordinate and deliver required safety training (PPE, hazard communication, equipment safety, etc.)
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and field presence

• Maintain QA, QC, and safety documentation, logs, training records, and compliance reports
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and corrective action responses
• Track, trend, and report quality and safety performance metrics
• Ensure documentation supports traceability, audit readiness, and customer expectations

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and/or safety within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Hands‑on experience performing inspections and verifying product conformance
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident or non‑conformance investigations
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, organizational, and communication skills

• OSHA 30‑Hour certification or equivalent safety training
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
• Quality certifications (ISO, internal auditor training, or similar)
• Experience in a regulated or government‑contracted environment
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean principles

• Ability to work routinely in an industrial shop environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs as required
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Excellent internal and external customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected].

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