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Quality Specialist

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Remote
18 Locations
Junior
Remote
18 Locations
Junior
The Quality Specialist will conduct quality control inspections and audits of products, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include documenting inspections, collaborating with engineers for quality improvements, and providing detailed reports on product defects. The role requires travel to supplier locations and effective communication within global teams.
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The Quality Specialist will be responsible for conducting quality control inspections of in-process and pre-shipment products at local facilities. This includes visual & dimensional evaluations, functional testing as applicable and packaging & labeling verification. The Quality Specialist will work closely with the Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure clear and accurate communication of inspection results and opportunities for improvement of the product and inspection processes. 

Responsibilities: 
• Conduct onsite pre-shipment inspections at local facilities and/ or abroad when required 
• Perform product and process audits, as requested, on items manufactured by the supplier 
• Conduct finished goods (out of box) product inspections as required 
• Provide timely, detailed reports and photographic evidence of product, packaging, labeling, defects noted, etc. for all product or pre-shipment inspections performed 
• Document inspection activities by completing reports and logs 
• Perform audits on supplier inspections to ensure supplier compliance with documented QMS and product quality controls 
• Collaborate with (Sr.) Supplier Quality Engineers to facilitate necessary quality improvements within supplier environments 
• Request and facilitate the review and follow-up of corrective actions taken to resolve any product defects identified during product audits and inspections 
• Work with global cross-functional teams within YETI and ensure stakeholders are involved with supplier quality and development 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
 

Qualifications and Attributes: 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or related degree (e.g., Mechanical, Textile, Material Science) 
0-2 years of working experience in supplier quality inspection within a global environment 
• Must be fluent in English with excellent written and communication skills, local language is a norm and Mandarin is a plus 
• Must have experience using manual inspection equipment (e.g., micrometers, vernier calipers, angle/ height gages, etc.) 
• Must have ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, material lists and inspection standards 
• An additional advantage if familiar with common international certifications (ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO22000 etc.) and related quality tools and methodologies, including FMEAs, Control Plans, SPC & Control Charts and DMAIC, A3 and 8D 
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with the following processes (PPAP, SPC, Pareto, 5W, Is/ Is Not, Fishbone) 
• Working knowledge of various Microsoft office and conferencing apps including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, etc. 
• Previous experience conducting process and product audits 
• Ability to work well in independent and group problem-solving situations 
• Effective communication skills, intense sense of urgency and must be willing to take initiative to drive for solutions 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through 
• Must be able to meet deadlines within a global environment and able to work independently with minimal supervision 
• Strong teamwork with ability to collaborate within global environments where teams may be dispersed 
• Relocation applicable based on candidate experience 
• Successful candidate must be willing to travel (25%) domestically and internationally to supplier locations and work onsite 

Any offer of employment with YETI is contingent on a successful criminal background check and successful reference checks.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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