QUALITY SPECIALIST JOB DETAILS | LEGGETT & PLATT

We make life more comfortable.
Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.
Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years.
As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.
From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products.
Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.
Learn more about the history of Leggett.
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om/history   Aerospace   At L&P Aerospace, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interaction.
After our materials have gone through the necessary processes, we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.
Learn more about L&P Aerospace.
Aerospace   POSITION SUMMARY.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of methods which enhance the Quality Management System and customer satisfaction.
Assists in quality system audits including evaluation of suppliers.
Ensure the incorporation of quality plans into manufacturing processes to improve the overall quality of products delivered.
Assists with the development of efficient and lean product validation methods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Assist Quality Manager in the development and maintenance of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.
Responsible for updating all specifications to the latest revision.
Assist in the Quality System/conduct internal audits.
Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
Perform duties in accordance with quality system requirements.
Coordinate with internal groups such as Engineering, Inspection, Manufacturing to resolve customer complaints.
Ensure internal non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions are completed in an effective and timely manner.
Responsible for creating certification packages for outgoing product.
Manage approved supplier listing and measure and chart supplier performance.
Review outside vendor certifications for compliance to specification requirements.
Manage and conduct employee training program.
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS.
Company Goals.
Safety – Conduct all operations in a safe manner.
Quality – Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes.
On-Time Delivery – Meet customer delivery requirements.
Profit – Meet the time & quality standards for all assigned work.
Maintain accurate inventory Bookings & Shipments as communicated – Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs.
Key Initiatives.
Continuous Improvement– Identify job specific and general area improvements to supervision.
Consistently improve the organization and cleanliness of assigned areas (6S).
MRP – Constant adherence to MRP system.
Identify potential or realized issues to supervision.
Workforce Development – Identify training needs (or opportunities) to supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes.
A willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture.
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Organizational and time management skills.
Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED.
High School Diploma or GED Minimum 1 years’ experience in the aerospace quality field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Understand and interpret blueprints, specifications, operations sheets, etc.
Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Computer literate (Windows, MS Office, E-mail, etc.) Self-starter who is comfortable with hands-on activities.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED.
None   PHYSICAL DEMANDS.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Pay Range.
$ with Corp bonus eligibility.
Work Schedule.
Monday-Friday / Full time / Permanent Our comprehensive benefits package includes.
medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, stockplans, employee discounts, and more.
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Our Values Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all.
Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more.
Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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