QA Inspector 1st Shift
About The Position
The QA Inspector verifies that incoming materials, manufactured parts, and assemblies meet applicable drawings, specifications, workmanship criteria, and quality requirements. The role supports nonconformance control, customer complaint containment, quality documentation, and continuous improvement. The position performs inspections and product testing, evaluates product against approved requirements, documents findings, and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing. It also supports training on inspection methods and measurement equipment and follows established quality procedures, safety requirements, and company standards. The posting states that there are no leadership, management, or accountability responsibilities.
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.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
- Frequent visual inspection of molded components and finished products.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Frequent use of measuring tools and repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to bend, reach, and work safely around manufacturing equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with optical comparators.
- Familiarity with injection molding equipment.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, including AQL sampling and product testing, in accordance with 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 inspection tools and prepare inspection reports to verify product conformity.
- Identify, document, and communicate product and process nonconformances; maintain nonconformance reports (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 return material authorizations (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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
