Plastic Injection Molding Quality Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Step into a day where your eye for detail keeps customers delighted. As a Plastic Injection Molding Quality Inspector, you will examine plastic components coming off injection molding presses or from secondary assembly, perform light part modifications, and prepare conforming product for shipment. You will be the final checkpoint for quality, accuracy, and presentation—living our core values with every lot you release.

• Start by reviewing job travelers: quality specs, work instructions, and packaging criteria so you know exactly how to run the job correctly.
• Ask clarifying questions early—then follow documented procedures for operation, inspection, and packing.
• Perform minor part touch-ups: trim runners, complete simple secondary ops (e.g., basic welding or insert placement) as specified.
• When production quantities are met, remove and replace totes, package parts to standard, apply labels, and use an RF scan gun to book parts into inventory.
• Conduct final inspections—visually and with gauges—to verify conformance to customer requirements.
• Use scales to count, weigh, or sort parts for assembly and packaging.
• Support quality sorts on the line and offline as needed.
• Execute customer-specific packaging to the letter.
• Leverage IQMS to label and package parts, prep upcoming jobs, enter rejects, verify counts, locate raw materials, sub‑components, and packaging, account for finished goods, and move inventory throughout the system.
• Complete all paperwork accurately: rejects, end‑of‑run verification, and shift counts.
• Set up and tear down cells at the beginning and end of production per standard work.
• Keep your area clean and organized—vacuuming, tidying, and maintaining order.
• Immediately flag mold defects, machine issues, or safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Show up reliably and on time, and jump in on other tasks that support team success.

• Mon–Fri
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 pm–12:30 am
• 3rd Shift: 12:00 am–8:30 am
• Consistent schedule with 40 hours guaranteed and overtime opportunities

• Sign-On Bonus
• 12 Paid Holidays (including your Birthday)
• PTO after 90 days
• Perfect Attendance PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Benefits after 60 days (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life)
• Temperature controlled environment

• High School diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of related experience or training preferred; plastics or manufacturing background preferred
• Comfort reading simple instructions and writing basic correspondence; able to share information clearly in small groups
• Math you’ll actually use: add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning skills to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Computer know‑how: basic skills plus familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access preferred; able to work efficiently in IQMS (ERP)

• RF Scanner
• Pallet Jack
• ERP Software (IQMS)

• Clear oral communication and team collaboration
• Sound judgment and practical problem solving
• Self‑motivation with a strong quality mindset
• Safety and security awareness
• Adaptability and versatility across tasks
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Initiative and commitment to a 24‑hour team

• Regular standing and walking
• Frequent reaching and handling; fine motor tasks
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing
• Lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception

• Passion: A drive to make a positive impact and inspire others.
• Honesty & Integrity: Do the right thing—especially when no one is watching.
• Dedication: Team‑focused, positive, enthusiastic execution.
• Mutual Respect: Consider others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, and property—give it even if you don’t get it.
• The Edge: Embrace adaptation, challenge tradition, and welcome change.

• Quality inspection experience
• Injection molding experience
• Basic computer skills

Required Qualifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.