Quality Associate

Job Title: Quality Associate

Reports To: Quality Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried

Position Overview

Supports quality control processes for inbound and outbound products to ensure compliance with Hyundai Steel's standards. This role assists in identifying defects, maintaining documentation, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting visual and dimensional inspection of raw and finished material.
• Collect, organize, and input inspection data into quality management systems.
• Support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with sample collection for testing.
• Provide general support to inspectors and specialists in daily quality activities.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to ensure product quality and resolve issues.
• Actively attend and participate in departmental and company-wide meetings.
• Investigate quality issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Adhere to safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Quality Assurance/ Quality Systems Technology Required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience Required.
• Bachelor's degree in Relevant Filed Preferred.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing or quality Preferred
• Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality systems Preferred.

Core Competencies

• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Addresses problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Follows precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with staff and customers.
• Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermitted breaks during the workday do not compromise the work.
• Work is varied every day and the employee needs to be adaptable to respond to these changes and use independent judgment and manage priorities.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Visual, Sensory and Audible sensory requirements apply to position.
• Requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the premise
• No Environmental Requirements apply to position.
• Physical Requirements apply to position.