Quality Assurance Specialist

Company Overview Minova is a global leader in ground support and geotechnical solutions, providing innovative products and technical expertise for mining, tunneling, and surface ground engineering projects. With a rich 140-year heritage, we are committed to safety, quality, and delivering reliable earth control solutions across the world. Job Summary The Quality Specialist is responsible for leading plant-level quality assurance activities to ensure products, manufacturing processes, and operational practices consistently meet established quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. This role oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of the plant Quality Management System (QMS), supports compliance with

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standards, and drives a proactive culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. The successful candidate will serve as a hands-on quality leader within the manufacturing environment, partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and SHES teams to identify risks, resolve quality issues, improve process capability, and support operational excellence. This position also provides leadership and direction to Quality Technicians while utilizing data analysis, root cause investigation, auditing, and process monitoring to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and strengthen overall plant performance. Responsibilities Plant Quality Operations Lead plant-level quality assurance activities across raw material inspection, in-process verification, and finished product evaluations to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications. Supervise and provide direction to Quality Technicians, ensuring consistent execution of inspection processes, testing procedures, documentation, and quality reporting requirements. Monitor manufacturing performance and quality trends to identify process variation, recurring defects, and operational risks impacting product quality and customer satisfaction. Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to proactively resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing performance. Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions (CAPA) Lead plant non-conformance and corrective action activities, including containment, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification. Drive timely resolution of quality issues utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, and corrective action tracking systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce recurring defects, improve process capability, and strengthen overall product quality performance. Training & Quality Culture Lead and support the development of Quality Technicians and plant personnel through training, coaching, and reinforcement of quality standards and expectations. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational quality ownership throughout the facility. •Ensure employees understand inspection procedures, product requirements, traceability expectations, and non-conformance handling processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing quality experience may be considered. Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of

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standards, Quality Management Systems (QMS), internal auditing processes, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) systems. Experience conducting or supporting quality inspections, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control methods, traceability practices, and process improvement principles. Experience utilizing quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, and data-driven problem solving. Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related systems or ERP/QMS platforms. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications

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Lead Auditor certification preferred. Previous supervisory or leadership experience managing Quality Technicians or plant quality personnel. Experience participating in or leading internal, customer, and third-party quality audits. Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ certification, or other quality-related certifications preferred. Experience with digital quality systems, electronic documentation control, and manufacturing quality reporting tools. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)? What salary range to you require (Please do not leave blank or open)

Work Location:

In person