Senior Inspection Specialist

As a Senior Quality Control Analyst at Advanced Plastic Corp, you'll be responsible for overseeing the quality control processes and ensuring that all plastic products meet both industry standards and customer specifications. This is a crucial position that ensures our products consistently meet the highest quality standards.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and Test Products: Perform comprehensive testing and inspection of plastic products, including raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods, using established protocols and standards.
• Analyze Defects: Analyze product defects and identify root causes using quality tools such as statistical process control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and other methodologies.
• Develop Quality Procedures: Develop and implement quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM standards).
• Maintain Equipment: Ensure the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
• Document Activities: Document all quality control activities, including inspection reports, test results, and corrective actions.
• Support Production: Review production schedules and collaborate with the production team to ensure timely and efficient testing of materials and products.
• Train Staff: Develop and conduct training programs for junior QC staff and production personnel on quality standards, inspection techniques, and defect prevention.
• Collaborate with Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and provide input for product design, process improvements, and new product development.
• Monitor Performance: Monitor and report on quality performance metrics to management and assist in the preparation of quality audits.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective actions to address non-conformities and reduce defects in production processes.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quality control within the plastic manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes, including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, or thermoforming.
• Skills: Hands-on experience with quality control testing methods for plastic materials, such as tensile strength testing, melt flow index (MFI), density, and dimensional measurements.
• Standards: Familiarity with industry standards and certifications (ISO 9001, ASTM, etc.).
• Software: Proficiency with quality management software and statistical analysis tools.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across all departments.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Innovative Work Environment