Nuclear Quality Assurance Specialist - New Berlin, WI

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:                                   

KNES Quality Assurance Specialist will assist in the execution of quality related project requirements at for KNES manufacturing sites, remote sites, and vendor activities. Review and organize records upon receipt, verifying for compliance and preventing nonconforming material from being introduced to the value stream.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily work will consist of reviewing vendor certificates of analysis and conformance to ensure they meet the requirements of KNES drawings and purchase orders
• Read, understand, and apply the contents of the KNES Quality System for ISO 9001 and 10CFR50 Appendix B / NQA-1:2008
• Must be team oriented, solutions driven, customer focused and a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Perform final inspection of vendor and internal records before assigning them to the library
• Communicate discrepancies to the responsible internal or external parties
• Assist team members in preparing and entering Non-conformance Reports
• Responsible for following safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Ensure potential hazards are identified and corrected in a timely manner
• Manage the quality requirements of projects, taking ownership of deliverables and being the point-of-contact
• Conduct or participate in vendor audits or surveys
• Supports all ISO, NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B components and projects as required by the base load of the other quality department personnel.
• Assist in the surveillance of commercial suppliers performing work on nuclear business unit components and services as directed by quality management.
• Performs additional quality related tasks as may be assigned by the KNES Global Director Nuclear Quality

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision; must be a self-starter
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-directed and the ability to interact with supervisors, engineers, and customers effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Strong teamwork and networking skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, equivalent or higher – dependent on commensurate experience
• 4+ years quality assurance or control experience preferred
• Proficiency using SAP is preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel 10% Intrastate (Dependent on location), 5%+ Interstate (overnight) 30% Travel required.
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Candidate will have:
Familiarity with Quality Assurance and Control processes in a regulated environment

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

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