Quality Specialist - Columbus Steel

The role of a Worthington Steel Quality Specialist is to increase shareholder value by minimizing the Cost of Quality and providing the Customer with a product that meets their expectation in the spirit of Our Philosophy. This role supports manufacturing operations and promotes a safe, customer-focused, and compliant work environment

Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm

Key Position Results

• Accurate evaluation and identification of gaps to internal, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Timely evaluation of systems and processes (adherence to audit schedules and reporting plans)
• Accurate and efficient disposition of nonconforming product
• Detailed reports summarizing data using appropriate quality tools and techniques
• Effective interaction with internal groups and clear documentation of results
• Promotion of safety, quality, and a "customer first" mindset across the facility

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and layered process audits; make data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Support quality-related production issues and participate in daily performance meetings
• Enter, monitor, and analyze scrap, rework, rejection, claims, and inspection data
• Perform routine inspections; collect, track, and submit test samples
• Inspect and disposition nonconforming and hold material; manage DHM and THM holds to defined metrics
• Monitor internal diversions, external claims, and aged hold material
• Drive corrective actions to completion for internal and external quality issues
• Participate in root cause analysis for product and process issues
• Maintain the organization's calibration process
• Support quality programs to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and audit expectations
• Review suspect material using vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Mill Minder)
• Engage in transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and practice company philosophy, safety, and quality standards

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of quality standards, tools, methods, and concepts
• Ability to lead product and process audits
• Advanced understanding of product defects and nonconformance disposition
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Advanced math and statistical capability
• High-level verbal and written communication skills in a team environment
• Above-average ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• High degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and willingness to learn
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Ability to effectively navigate enterprise systems such as Oracle, Oracle Analytics Cloud, SharePoint, and IQS

Metrics / Performance Indicators

• Safety performance (zero DART / recordable rate)
• Quality goals including COQ, Internal PPM, and External PPM
• Customer-specific quality targets
• Disposition days for internal holds
• Aged hold material (DHM)
• Vision system review effectiveness

Education / Training Preferred

• Quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred