QA Inspector Swing shift 3:15pm-11:45pm

Seaway Plastics Engineering; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO annually

Sick leave 40 hours/year

Paid holidays

Medical

Vision

401k with employer match

STD/LTD

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Seaway Plastics Engineering in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a quality assurance inspector to support in-process and final inspections on the production floor.

You will create inspection records, perform first-piece checks, and ensure documentation meets QMS standards. This role requires at least one year of QA/inspection experience in manufacturing and strong attention to detail.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment in a fast-moving factory setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of QA or inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of quality systems and documentation practices.
• Basic computer skills for QA software and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Create inspection record templates and pull samples per production schedule.
• Provide quality support during job start-ups and perform 1st piece inspection and approval.
• Perform in-process sample inspections per inspection plans and record results.
• Manage all part samples on the production floor; pull, create, store.
• Document non-conforming products via NCRs per QMS procedures.
• Provide support to production operators with product quality questions.
• Ensure QA documentation is complete and accurate at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written and oral communication

Self-motivated

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Calipers

Indicators

Optical comparator

Job description

Santa Rosa, 3681 N. Laughlin Rd., Santa Rosa, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• In-process inspection

Final Audit

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 1 st 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.
• PTO Annually
• Sick Time: 40hours Per Calendar Year

Paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• 401k with employer match
• STD/LTD
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

For California Residents
We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes).
The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity).
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Santa Rosa, 3681 N. Laughlin Rd., Santa Rosa, California, United States of America