QA Inspector - Day Shift

MME group Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics is seeking a Floor QA professional to support daily inspections, sample management, and documentation on the production floor. You will perform first-piece and in-process inspections, maintain records, and assist production teams with quality questions.

The role requires at least 1 year in a QA or inspection position in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with QM systems such as ISO9001/ISO13485/AS9100.

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.
• Experience with QM systems including ISO9001/ISO13485/AS9100.
• Knowledge of GD&T and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create inspection record templates; pull samples and required documents per production schedule.
• Provide quality support during job start-ups and perform 1st piece inspection and approval.
• Perform in-process sample inspections per plans and record results.
• Manage all part samples related to jobs on the production floor and return to storage.
• Document non-conforming products and open NCRs per QMS procedures.
• Support production operators with product quality questions.
• Ensure QA documentation is complete and accurate throughout production.
• Support customer-specified SPC as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Injection molding

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Calipers

Indicators

Optical comparator

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Day Shift - (M-F) 7:00am - 3:30pm

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.

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.