YETI · 3 days ago
Quality Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expYETI is a company that believes in the importance of outdoor experiences and aims to enhance those experiences with high-quality gear. The Quality Specialist will conduct quality control inspections of products, work closely with engineers to communicate inspection results, and facilitate quality improvements within supplier environments.
ManufacturingOutdoorsSporting Goods
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Successful candidate must be willing to travel (25%) domestically and internationally to supplier locations and work onsite
Preferred
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
Company
YETI
Working at YETI, you’ll be an integral player in our industry-leading, global brand.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-11-06Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-24IPO
2012-06-19Acquired
Leadership Team
M
Matt King
Chief Information Officer
Ryan Seiders
Founder & Chairman
Recent News
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