Quality Assurance Inspector

Pelican•Maple Grove, MN

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the materials and products used in our temperature-controlled packaging solutions meet established quality standards. You’ll perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections, review supplier documentation, support non-conformance investigations, and help ensure products are ready before they reach our customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience within manufacturing, quality inspection, testing, or a related environment.
Familiarity with inspecting, testing, sampling, or sorting manufactured products and materials.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and inspection requirements.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate quality records.
General computer skills, including the ability to enter and maintain information in Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
Ability to work with basic inspection and testing equipment and learn new test procedures.
Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly and work effectively across departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

A two-year technical degree is preferred.
2+ years of experience working within a recognized quality program such as ISO, ASTM, or GMP.
Experience performing incoming, in-process, first article, or final inspections.
Experience with SAP, particularly SAP Quality Management or similar ERP quality functions.
Experience supporting non-conformance investigations and quality documentation.
Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, first article, customer return, and final product inspections.
Conduct physical and visual inspections of raw materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products against established specifications and inspection plans.
Inspect staged products prior to shipment to ensure quality requirements have been met.
Read and interpret specifications, drawings, inspection requirements, and other technical documentation.
Issue acceptance or rejection documentation based on inspection results and ensure non-conforming materials are properly identified and controlled.
Initiate and support Non-Conformance investigations and assist with resolving material and inspection issues.
Support quality transactions within SAP, including QM notifications, material information, and applicable quality codes.
Generate Certificates of Conformance and review supplier Certificates of Analysis for accuracy and compliance.
Support product identification and traceability requirements throughout the inspection process.
Review batch records, calibration information, and other quality documentation to verify accuracy and compliance.
Enter inspection results and key quality metrics into applicable systems for tracking, trending, and monitoring.
Participate in operational meetings and communicate inspection status, quality concerns, and material issues that could impact production.
Work with Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to resolve quality and material questions.
Maintain accurate inspection records while following established quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing equipment and validation projects
Opportunity to collaborate with engineering teams across multiple locations
Travel throughout our manufacturing and service network while expanding your technical expertise
Career advancement within a growing global life sciences organization
10 paid holidays per year
company-paid life and disability plans