Quality Auditor - Injection Molding (Night Shift)

Quality Auditor – Manufacturing (3rd Shift)

- Detroit, MI
- Night Shift
- $19-$21 p/h

Position Overview

A manufacturing operation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Auditor to support production during third shift. This role is responsible for performing in-process inspections, auditing production activities, and ensuring parts meet established quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience using precision measuring tools and is comfortable working directly on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Verification

• Perform dimensional inspections during production using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixture gauges.
• Verify parts meet specifications and documented quality standards.
• Support receiving inspections and in-process quality checks.

Process & Audit Support

• Conduct internal audits including process, product, and system audits.
• Maintain visual standards and first article samples.
• Ensure process documentation and inspection criteria are current and followed during production.

Production Support

• Provide guidance and support to production teams on quality expectations.
• Assist with tool trials, process validations, and quality-related activities.
• Participate in containment actions and internal sorting when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Assist with measurement system evaluations (Gage R&R).
• Participate in plant-wide safety, organization, and 5S initiatives.

Quality Authority

• Stop production if parts do not meet quality standards.
• Escalate safety or quality concerns immediately.
• Quarantine or recommend hold on nonconforming product.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in quality inspection or auditing preferred.
• Experience in injection molding or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to use and interpret precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Understanding of inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment that may include heat, noise, and industrial conditions.
• Requires extended standing, walking, and hands-on inspection work.
• Strong attention to detail required in a production-driven setting.

Why This Role

• Hands-on quality role with direct impact on production output
• Opportunity to work closely with production and engineering teams
• Exposure to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Growth potential within manufacturing quality

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience as a quality auditor within injection molding?
• Do you have experience in performing dimensional checks on parts manufactured using fixture gage, calipers, and gage of records during production runs?

Work Location: In person