Job Details

Incoming Quality Specialist – Corporate Coordinator

Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation

Location: Roanoke, VA

Department: Quality / Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Incoming Quality Specialist – Corporate Coordinator is responsible for developing, standardizing, and optimizing incoming inspection processes across VTC manufacturing facilities. This role ensures that all raw materials, components, and supplier-provided products meet defined specifications and quality standards before entering production. The position serves as a subject matter expert in metrology, inspection methodologies, and supplier quality, driving consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, standardize, and implement incoming inspection processes across multiple facilities
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, and internal quality standards for dimensional and material inspection
• Define and maintain inspection criteria based on CTQs (Critical to Quality), fit, form, and function requirements
• Perform and oversee dimensional inspections, attribute/variable inspections, and material verification
• Establish processes for identification, segregation, and disposition of non-conforming materials
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve supplier quality issues
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to incoming quality defects
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including qualification, evaluation, and performance monitoring
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, APQP, and FMEA methodologies
• Develop and maintain procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems and inspection standards
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining incoming inspection requirements and validation plans
• Train and mentor quality inspectors and plant personnel on inspection techniques and standards

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Quality, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or process engineering
• Strong knowledge of metrology, GD&T, ASME, ISO standards, and inspection methodologies
• Understanding of fit, form, and function principles and product characteristics
• Experience with dimensional inspection and identification of non-conforming products
• Proven ability to apply root cause analysis tools
• Bilingual: English (B2/C1) and conversational Spanish
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

• Experience with NDT and destructive testing methods (ASTM, ISO standards)
• Knowledge of raw materials, mechanical components, and associated risks
• Familiarity with quality management systems and process auditing
• Experience with metrology systems, calibration, and validation of inspection equipment
• Background in supplier quality, auditing, or development
• Experience in transformer manufacturing or heavy industrial environments

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strategic Thinking: Understands integration between supplier quality, production, and customer requirements
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset with structured troubleshooting approach
• Communication: Effectively trains and empowers inspection and production personnel
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic manufacturing environments and change management
• Autonomy: Self-directed with strong prioritization and execution skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities

Why Join Virginia Transformer Corporation

• Critical role ensuring quality of materials supporting power infrastructure
• Opportunity to influence supplier quality and multi-site operations
• Exposure to complex manufacturing and engineering processes
• Collaborative and performance-driven environment