Product Quality Inspector

BODY ART ALLIANCE•Santa Cruz, CA

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join Anatometal, a leading name in body jewelry manufacturing located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, serving a dedicated worldwide customer base since 1991. At Anatometal, we deeply value our team, offering comprehensive training and opportunities for leadership and skill development. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring that all jewelry products, from raw materials to finished goods, meet established quality standards, design specifications, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001. This role involves meticulous testing, inspection, documentation, and collaboration with production teams to uphold product integrity and support the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience (2+ years preferred) in a quality control/assurance role within a manufacturing or laboratory setting, preferably the jewelry industry.
Strong understanding of quality management principles and practices, with specific knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and experience working in an ISO- certified environment.
Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and laboratory instruments.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and technical specifications.
The ability to quickly learn and adapt to the various quality control systems.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Diligent documentation and record keeping skills.
Mathematical calculation and conversion skills required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.
Strong understanding of the various production needs and safety requirements.
Associates degree with related coursework w/ a quality engineer certificate preferred; OR Bachelors degree in Engineering or another related field preferred.
A minimum of 1 year in a corporate operations environment.
Knowledge of ISO 9000 and 13485 quality standards.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
CMM basic knowledge preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed inspections and tests on incoming raw materials (metals, gemstones, components), in-process items, and finished jewelry products to verify compliance with specifications and quality benchmarks.
Calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on all laboratory and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols, ensuring strict adherence to the established Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
Assist in identifying non-conformities and quality issues, and collaborating with production teams on root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve overall process efficiency.
Monitor operations after approving production processes by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests, ensuring they meet approved systems, and communicating any required changes to the production supervisor.
Maintain detailed records of testing carried out, as well as relevant additional information and various metrics, such as the number of effective and defective products produced each day.
Inspect, test, or measure materials using gauges, calipers, and micrometers, as well as operating electronic inspection equipment to ensure that all necessary procedures and products are inspected to a high standard.
Create reports for the quality manager to highlight issues, detail the number of defective products being produced, and explain where improvements can be made.
Monitor production areas, ensuring they meet health and safety compliance, and check that all manufactured products or parts meet the necessary production standards.