Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

Mold Craft a Westfall Technik company is located in the northeast corner of the Twin Cities metro area. Since 1964, Mold Craft has been a custom mold maker of injection molds for plastic and metal parts. We offer complete injection mold manufacturing services ranging from design to prototyping to tooling. Tight tolerance and high-volume multi-cavity molds are our specialty and our passion. We have a clean and well-managed tooling shop with high-tech, state-of-the-art machines and robotics with motivated employees who embrace this technology and strive to use it to its fullest potential. We invest in our people. Our overall success is largely attributed to our employees' skills and talents, which have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business.

As a member of our 35-employee team, you will help support our perfection-driven customers and the (9) Westfall molding facilities across North America.

We are currently seeking a Quality Specialist with the following qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Quality analysis of all products run/shipped (zero defects to customers).
• Ensure overall customer satisfaction through quality assessment and prompt responsiveness to inquiries
• Meet scheduled hours and dates of all tasks and jobs. Success will be measured with the goal of completing tasks and jobs ahead of schedule
• Utilize machinery & prioritize equipment usage to obtain the quickest lead times
• Maximize efficiency by working to minimize setup and run times in all machines
• Maintain an attitude of continuous improvement by making and implementing suggestions for improvements
• Maintain a department that is neat, organized, and clean at all times
• First Article Inspections as required
• In-process inspections as required including SPC
• Capability Studies (Cpk) as required
• Complete the following tasks under the direction of the quality manager: Data entry for FAI, SPC, Cpk, Production Inspection, creating working files and product instruction books
• CMM operation and programming as required
• Inspect and audit product quality as required (quality control)
• Assist with quality procedure development as required
• Maintain the calibration system along with the quality manager.
• Tool and electrode inspection as required
• Feedback on specific ways to improve lead times (information, equipment, software, training, etc.)
• Part labeling and packaging as required
• Assist the molding department as required through direction of the Quality Manager.
• All Quality of work to the satisfaction of the internal customer (Quality department) & Westfall Engineering Guidelines

Desired Skills and Experience

• PC-DMIS Metrology Software Experience a Plus
• CT Scanning Operation and Programming a Plus
• High School degree minimum, advanced degree a plus
• Position requires strong organizational abilities and mechanical aptitude
• Requires the ability to operate all inspection equipment, from hand gages to automated machines
• Must work in a team environment to accomplish all tasks of the department and be able to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• A working understanding of Excel and Word is required

What You'll Love About Us:

• Salary: $36/ hour (Based on education and experience)
• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More...

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.