Quality Specialist

Company:                  Radius Recycling, Inc.

Position Title:           Quality Specialist

Location:                   3200 NE Highway 99W, P.O. Box 687, McMinnville, OR 97128

Position Responsibilities: Collect operational performance data to monitor production and assist in production planning. Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Sales departments to review data and develop solutions to improve schedule attainment. Coordinate efforts and information with sales, quality assurance, rolling mill and melt shop to ensure most efficient production schedules are produced. Develop and document process standards, capturing best production practices and setting clear performance expectations. Create and update data reports on production performance. Collaborate with QA Manager and Plant Metallurgist on customer requirements to identify opportunities to reduce costs, suggest revisions to operational methods, and implement any process modifications needed. Confer with QA Manager and Plant Metallurgist on disposition of out-of-spec material to improve yield and ensure compliance with established quality standards. Assist with other projects assigned by the QA Manager.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field, PLUS five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related position. Experience must include demonstrable knowledge of: ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001; ERP systems like Oracle, SAP including experience with production modules; Melt Shop Level 2 systems; Rolling Mill Level 2 systems; Advanced Excel; Power BI; Lean Manufacturing principles; steelmaking processes. Travel to unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S., approximately 30%, as required.

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