First Article Inspector

MME group Inc.; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics in Port Richey, FL, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to perform dimensional inspections on engineering samples and in-process parts. The role supports PPAP and validation activities, with FAI layout inspections per AS9102 and accurate KPI logging.

Must have at least 1 year in QA or inspection in manufacturing, strong math, and good communication skills. Proficiency with measurement equipment (micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators, optical comparators) and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good understanding of basic mathematics.
• Experienced in good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives and programs.
• Some experience with QMS systems including ISO9001/ ISO13485/ AS9100.
• Ability to successfully work within a team oriented 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.
• Some experience with CMM’s or vision systems for inspection.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional inspections on engineering samples as requested by QE’s or PM’s.
• In-process production dimensional inspections when the Micro-Vu is required to execute those inspections.
• Dimensional inspections on PPAP or validation samples to support qualification/ validation efforts for production parts.
• All full FAI layout inspections in accordance with AS9102 format and QMS procedures.
• FAI layout inspections utilizing Micro-Vu executed with high degree of accuracy.
• Timely entry of all FAI and measuring activity into department log providing organizational visibility of said activities.
• Create in-process inspection plans based on customer defined critical criteria on customer part drawing and per QMS procedure.
• Provide back up support for floor in-process inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide back up support for final inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide support to production machine operators or production team members related to product quality questions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all QA documentation related to associated inspection activities involved.
• Provide support for customer specified SPC as required.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

AS9102 FAI

QA documentation

CMM/vision systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

CMMs

Vision systems

Micrometers

Job description

• Dimensional inspections on engineering samples as requested by QE’s or PM’s.
• In-process production dimensional inspections when the Micro-Vu is required to execute those inspections.
• Dimensional inspections on PPAP or validation samples to support qualification/ validation efforts for production parts.
• All full FAI layout inspections in accordance with AS9102 format and QMS procedures.
• FAI layout inspections utilizing Micro-Vu executed with high degree of accuracy.
• Timely entry of all FAI and measuring activity into department log providing organizational visibility of said activities.
• Create in-process inspection plans based on customer defined critical criteria on customer part drawing and per QMS procedure.
• Provide back up support for floor in-process inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide back up support for final inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide support to production machine operators or production team members related to product quality questions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all QA documentation related to associated inspection activities involved.
• Provide support for customer specified SPC as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Dimensional inspections on engineering samples as requested by QE’s or PM’s.
• In-process production dimensional inspections when the Micro-Vu is required to execute those inspections.
• Dimensional inspections on PPAP or validation samples to support qualification/ validation efforts for production parts.
• All full FAI layout inspections in accordance with AS9102 format and QMS procedures.
• FAI layout inspections utilizing Micro-Vu executed with high degree of accuracy.
• Timely entry of all FAI and measuring activity into department log providing organizational visibility of said activities.
• Create in-process inspection plans based on customer defined critical criteria on customer part drawing and per QMS procedure.
• Provide back up support for floor in-process inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide back up support for final inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide support to production machine operators or production team members related to product quality questions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all QA documentation related to associated inspection activities involved.
• Provide support for customer specified SPC as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Dimensional inspections on engineering samples as requested by QE’s or PM’s.
• In-process production dimensional inspections when the Micro-Vu is required to execute those inspections.
• Dimensional inspections on PPAP or validation samples to support qualification/ validation efforts for production parts.
• All full FAI layout inspections in accordance with AS9102 format and QMS procedures.
• FAI layout inspections utilizing Micro-Vu executed with high degree of accuracy.
• Timely entry of all FAI and measuring activity into department log providing organizational visibility of said activities.
• Create in-process inspection plans based on customer defined critical criteria on customer part drawing and per QMS procedure.
• Provide back up support for floor in-process inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide back up support for final inspection as directed based on resource needs.
• Provide support to production machine operators or production team members related to product quality questions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all QA documentation related to associated inspection activities involved.
• Provide support for customer specified SPC as required.

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.
• Good understanding of basic mathematics.
• Experienced in good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives and programs.
• Some experience with QMS systems including ISO9001/ ISO13485/ AS9100.
• Ability to successfully work within a team oriented 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.
• Some experience with CMM’s or vision systems for inspection.
• 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.

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