QA Inspector 2nd Shift

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about quality? Join our team as a Quality Inspector and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of excellence. In this hands-on role, you'll inspect materials and finished products, identify quality issues, and help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you take pride in accuracy, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Floor QA

First piece approval
In-process inspection
Sample retention
Floor QA documentation

Final Audit

AQL Sample inspections
Material certifications
Certificates of Compliance
Receiving inspections
Final & receiving QA documentation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Floor QA

Create inspection record template; pull samples, quality alerts, and all required documents for future jobs per production schedule in accordance with QMS procedures.
Provide quality support during job start-ups and perform 1st piece inspection and approval in a timely manner.
Perform in-process sample inspections per inspection plans and record on inspection record.
Manage all part samples related to jobs running on the production floor; including pulling, creating, and returning to storage.
Document non-conforming products during inspection by opening NCR’s per QMS procedures.
Provide support to production machine operators and production team members related to product quality questions.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of all QA floor documentation at all points during production.
Provide support for customer specified SPC as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Final Audit

Perform AQL sample final inspections per inspection plan and in accordance with QMS procedure.
Perform AQL sample receiving inspections for all items used in the manufacturing of products in accordance with QMS procedure.
Ensure all incoming items used in manufacturing of products have certifications and those certifications are properly scanned and associated correctly for retrieval when required.
Create and accurately supply all certification of compliance documents as per customer requirements, including all appropriate material certifications or inspection data as required.
Ensure that all required final and receiving inspection records are complete and accurate in accordance with QMS procedures.
Backup and assist with floor inspections when workload permits or floor inspection team members are absent.
Backup and assist with secondary final inspections when workload permits or team members are absent.
Document non-conforming products during inspection by opening NCR’s per QMS procedures.

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS:

Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values

We are customer focused
We execute
We win together
We are respectful

Minimum of 1 year experience in a Quality Assurance or inspection role in a manufacturing environment.
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and completing all required duties consistently.
Self-starter with the ability to motivate others.
Able to make decisions when required.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experienced in good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives and programs.
Some experience with QMS systems including ISO9001/ ISO13485/ AS9100.
Ability to develop and maintain a team oriented work environment.
Strong working knowledge of injection molding processes.
Physically capable of frequently lifting boxes up to 30 lbs.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a consistent pace in a fast moving production environment.
Experience with computers and computer software such as Microsoft Office or inspection related software.
Experience with engineering part drawings related to part geometry, dimensions & tolerances, drawing views, and interpretation of requirements.
Proficient use of hand-held measuring instruments. Experience with micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators, and optical comparator.
Knowledge and interpretation skills regarding the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.
Working knowledge of inspecting techniques and testing procedures.