QA Inspector 2nd Shift

Seaway Plastics Engineering•Vadnais Heights, MN

About The Position

The QA Inspector is responsible for helping ensure precision-molded plastic products meet required quality standards. This hands-on role performs visual and dimensional inspections, verifies product specifications, supports nonconformance control, and contributes to quality investigations and continuous improvement. The inspector works with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing and maintains inspection records and related quality documentation. The position is identified as second shift.

Requirements

At least one year of quality inspection experience in plastic injection molding or another manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with handheld measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical comparators.
Familiarity with injection molding equipment.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, including AQL sampling and product testing, according to approved requirements; provide first-piece approval within assigned authority.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements to determine product acceptance.
Develop and maintain inspection plans with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
Use measuring and inspection equipment to verify product conformity and prepare inspection reports.
Identify, document, and communicate product and process nonconformances; maintain NCRs, the NCR log, and supporting data.
Support containment, identification, segregation, evaluation, and authorized disposition of suspect or nonconforming material; maintain the quality hold cage and material status records.
Inspect returned products and perform containment activities related to customer complaints and RMAs; document and communicate findings to support investigation and disposition.
Review inventory affected by part revision changes and coordinate disposition with authorized personnel.
Maintain accurate inspection records, final quality documentation, floor quality documents, job books, and assigned quality system documents; identify, retain, and maintain quality part samples.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing on quality investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using inspection results and nonconformance data.
Assist in training team members on quality work instructions, inspection methods, and proper use of measurement equipment.
Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and company standards; perform other duties supporting the objectives of the position.
Demonstrate Seaway Plastics’ core values: customer focus, execution, winning together, and respect.