Poly Labs in Lewiston, Maine is seeking to hire a QC/QA Specialist to join our rapidly growing quality assurance team!

Poly Labs is a 100% US based leader in producing highly engineered molded, self-skinning and small pour polyurethane components supporting defense, medical, footwear, and impact protection applications.

What are general responsibilities of a QC/QA Specialist at Poly Labs?

The QC/QA Specialist will be responsible for performing work in process (WIP) and part incoming quality control (QC) inspections as needed. Supports quality management system processes such as NCR, ECO, and CAPA management. Serves as backup for all QA and QC delivered services and responsibilities. This position works closely with other members of our quality team.

Typical hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm, with opportunities for overtime when available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, files, and maintains process and product quality records; follows good documentation practice (GDP).
• Performs characteristic and visual inspections on WIP to determine if in spec., as needed.
• Is a backup for QC WIP Rounds testing and Incoming Inspection using gages, fixtures or supporting equipment.
• Performs CD Test buddy checks, monthly inventory counts and supports ISO 9001 activities.
• Support dispositioning product as required by specification, minimizes risk of escapes to the customer
• Prepares shipping data and Certificates of Conformance (CoC); reviews process / QC data to ensure in spec.
• Makes pass/fail quality decisions based on specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Communicates inspection results to Leads so they can direct the operator to make process adjustments.
• Is a backup for Instron final product CD and VN 740 CD hardness testing and any other metrology related testing.
• Conducts spectrophotometer color testing, hardness and other metrology based testing.
• Trains QC Techs and others on QC activities, updates Training Manager
• Ensures that product defect standards / spec.’s are available to machine operators and QC personnel..
• Quarantines non-conforming product and material; implements out of control action plans (OCAP).
• Initiates Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), updates NCR log; Supports Material Review Board meetings.
• Supports and promotes continuous improvement initiatives to meet business objectives.

TRAINING, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to manage records, document controls, and change controls.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment, Quality Inspection Certificate a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• 2-3 years of related experience; experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) methods a plus.
• Familiar with visual inspection with or without a microscope or other magnification devices.
• Experience working in a product development environment a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel; EPDM, ERP
• Internal auditing experience a plus.

Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Supervisory Responsibility:
No supervisory responsibility.

Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.

Physical Surrounding:
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier/scanner and filing cabinets. PPE is required in manufacturing areas.

Physical Effort:
While performing duties of the job, employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; use eyesight to inspect products with or without magnification.

Travel:
Infrequent travel may be required.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay & benefits!
• 4 Day work week.
• Dynamic teamwork environment.
• Seamless integration into our team.
• Fast-track your career and build your skill set.
• Potential to advance quickly within the company.
• Dedicated leadership team, committed to employee success.
• A positive, engaging, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to engage in multiple aspects of the business.
• Work with components that have real-life value, supporting: footwear, impact protection, defense, medical, consumer and industrial product applications.

MORE ABOUT POLY LABS

Poly Labs is a manufacturer of advanced, molded polyurethane components and specialized PU foam systems, found in several cutting-edge consumer, industrial, defense, and medical applications.

The company has a strong focus on working with partners who are committed to bolstering the U.S. manufacturing landscape, and understand the value of Made in the USA products.

Poly Labs occupies a 88,000 S.F. polyurethane production facility in Lewiston, ME, USA.

Now, tell us about you! Let's start a discussion!

To learn more about the QC/QA Specialist position, contact our HR & Talent Acquisition team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Factory
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Office

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in quality control, production, and/or manufacturing environments?
• This position is located on-site at our facility in Lewiston, Maine. Are you currently a State of Maine resident and are you currently able to reliably commute to Lewiston for this job?
• Are you familiar with performing work in process (WIP) and part incoming quality control (QC) inspections?

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person