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Quality Specialist

Dover · Salisbury, MD

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Level
Specialist
Team
Quality
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist quality role at Dover (industrial) in Salisbury, MD. Provides quality support to Product Lines and Manufacturing Support Groups, including input for corrective actions and process improvements.

They ask for
1+ years
Tools it names
Lean, ISO 9001, AS9100, Internal audits
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Maryland: typical posted base $99k–$147k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 10 quality engineer openings in Maryland, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Maryland plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 9 other live quality postings in Maryland.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 8+)

Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 60%
  • FMEA 60%
  • Root cause 60%
  • New product launch 50%
  • ✓ Team leadership 40%
  • ✓ ISO 9001 40%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Dover in Salisbury

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requirements

and specifications to ensure company actions and documentation meet those requirements/specifications.

· Provides feedback to Product Line leadership and personnel regarding non-conforming in-process and final product and documentation.

· Provides quality support to Product Lines and Manufacturing Support Groups, including input for corrective actions and process improvements.

· Provides support to Quality Engineers.

· Evaluates customer returns and provides input to Quality Engineers and Product Line leadership regarding disposition and corrective action.

· Participates as quality representative on cross-functional teams.

· Prepares product and documentation for customer pre-cap and final source inspection.

· Prepares and submits source inspection requests via email or customer portals.

· Supports source inspection visits and works with source inspectors to resolve issues.

· Prepares First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements.

· Participates as an internal auditor.

· Participates in problem solving activities to support Product Lines and company departments.

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Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Position overview

· Inspects incoming, in-process, and final components and products for conformance to specifications.

· Performs visual inspection, mechanical measurements, and selected electrical measurements.

· Maintains certification as an IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist.

· Reviews customer purchase order

Summary

· Desired: High School Diploma or GED.

· Desired: A minimum of 1+ years in a manufacturing environment, with focus in mechanical, electrical or other technical disciplines.

· Required: Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Required: Able to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.

· Required: Able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of personnel in the company.

· Desired: Working knowledge of Quality systems, procedures, specifications and organization including knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, Lean Principles, Quality Tools.

· Required: Able to perform daily work assignments with limited supervision, both independently and as a team member

Pay Range: USD 21 - 24 Hourly

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to ap

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