Precision QA Inspector for Injection Mold Parts

MME group Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Quality Inspector to be the final line of defense ensuring our precision-molded plastic products meet the highest standards. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, review drawings, and support continuous improvement with measurement equipment, NCRs, and inspection reports.

This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• At least one year of quality inspection experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with handheld measuring instruments; experience with optical comparators and injection molding equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is beneficial.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

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 calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, vision systems, optical comparators, and other inspection tools to verify product conformity and prepare inspection reports.
• 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.

Skills

Quality inspection

Handheld measuring

GD&T knowledge

Excel & Word

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Vision systems

Optical comparators

Job description

Seaway Plastics in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Quality Inspector to be the final line of defense ensuring our precision-molded plastic products meet the highest standards. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, review drawings, and support continuous improvement with measurement equipment, NCRs, and inspection reports.

This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.