Quality Assurance Inspector II

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: 450A - ZEELAND, MI 49464Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: QA - Quality ControlJOB SUMMARY: Inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Inspect in-process materials. 2. Inspect finished goods. 3. Maintain records and samples according to procedures. 4. Complete necessary quality assurance forms to ensure control of accepted and rejected products tested including reject tags, and certifications. 5. Certify core material for customer qualification and acceptance programs. 6. Perform internal audits and over-the-shoulder inspections. 7. Pre-approval and inspection of incoming process materials. 8. Documentation of scrap in the core department. 9. Coordinate work in conjunction with manufacturing and sales to ensure product is inspected in a timely fashion. 10. Conduct on-the-job training for operators in the use of measuring tools, manufacturing processes, manufacturing instructions, department duties, and print reading. 11. Review and document quality requirements on all new work orders. 12. Work with Customer Service on issues of customer complaints, waivers for non-conforming process materials, and returned goods. 13. Conduct prototype testing to evaluate product performance. Coordinate Testing with Plascore Laboratories. 14. Occasional visits to vendor or customer locations to participate in problem solving or defining quality requirements. 15. Review manufacturing instructions and process specifications for approval.  16. Complete requirements and obtain certifications for Customer Designated Quality Representative/Inspector. Inspect parts on behalf of customer. 17. Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods. 18. Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner. 19. Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times. 20. Continually looks for ways to improve job efficiency and performance. 21 Performs all reasonably related duties as assigned. 22. Maintain a quality leadership role. 23. Candidate must be able to pass corrected or uncorrected vision testing   Qualifications & BenefitsEducation/Experience Four-year degree or equivalate work experience (4-5 years) in purchasing/supply chain field  Ability to work independently Ability to take initiative  Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.   Plascore Benefits: Bonus Programs $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments. Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics Health Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.  New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one! Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services Paid Time Off Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion) 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service Paid Holidays  Parental Leave 401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees. Educational Support Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development  Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered) Company Events Annual company picnic Annual golf outing Annual holiday party Other Perks White-Caps baseball ticket raffles Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical Clean work environment Smooth pace of work Family owned and operated. Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base. Bi-Weekly Pay   Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@plascore.com.   Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.