QA Inspector 2nd Shift

Seaway Plastics Engineering•Port Richey, FL

About The Position

The QA Inspector supports quality assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment by inspecting materials, work in process, and finished products; identifying and documenting quality issues; and helping ensure compliance with quality management system procedures and customer requirements. The role covers floor quality assurance and final and receiving audits, with backup support for other inspection work as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in quality assurance or inspection in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and consistently complete required duties.
Self-starter with the ability to motivate others and make decisions when needed.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience with good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives and programs.
Some experience with QMS systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100.
Ability to develop and maintain a team-oriented work environment.
Strong working knowledge of injection molding processes.
Ability to frequently lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a consistent pace in a fast-moving production environment.
Computer and software experience, such as Microsoft Office or inspection-related software.
Experience reading engineering part drawings, including geometry, dimensions and tolerances, drawing views, and requirements.
Proficient use of handheld measuring instruments, including micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators, and optical comparators.
Knowledge and interpretation skills regarding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
Working knowledge of inspection techniques and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare inspection record templates, samples, quality alerts, and required documents for upcoming jobs according to the production schedule and QMS procedures.
Support job start-ups and perform timely first-piece inspections and approvals.
Conduct in-process sample inspections according to inspection plans and record results.
Manage production-floor job samples, including pulling, creating, and returning samples to storage.
Document nonconforming products by opening NCRs according to QMS procedures.
Answer production operators’ and team members’ product-quality questions and support customer-specified SPC as required.
Ensure floor QA documentation is complete and accurate throughout production.
Perform AQL final inspections and AQL receiving inspections according to inspection plans and QMS procedures.
Verify that incoming manufacturing materials have the required certifications and that certifications are scanned and associated for retrieval.
Prepare and provide certificates of compliance and supporting material certifications or inspection data according to customer requirements.
Ensure final and receiving inspection records are complete and accurate.
Back up floor inspections and secondary final inspections when workload permits or inspection team members are absent.