Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist
Location: 325 Arbor Court, Winchester, VA 22602
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

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Dixon Fire, a proud division of The Dixon Group, is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Winchester, VA! In this role, you’ll ensure our products meet the highest standards by developing and implementing quality strategies, conducting audits, and collaborating across teams to drive meaningful improvements.

You’ll lead root cause investigations, support continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver training that strengthens quality practices throughout the organization. If you’re passionate about elevating manufacturing excellence and helping us exceed customer expectations, we’d love to meet you.

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures for manufacturing processes
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Analyze production data and quality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Lead root cause analysis investigations to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
• Train and mentor junior quality assurance staff and production personnel on quality standards and best practices
• Prepare detailed reports on quality performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with teams
• Proficiency in quality assurance tools and software

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)