Quality Assurance Inspector

We're Hiring: Quality Assurance Inspector Location: Maple Grove, MN Company: Peli BioThermal About Us Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company’s products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. At Peli BioThermal, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most. What You'll Do As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the materials and products used in our temperature-controlled packaging solutions meet established quality standards. You’ll perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections, review supplier documentation, support non-conformance investigations, and help ensure products are ready before they reach our customers. Perform incoming, in-process, first article, customer return, and final product inspections.Conduct physical and visual inspections of raw materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products against established specifications and inspection plans.Inspect staged products prior to shipment to ensure quality requirements have been met.Read and interpret specifications, drawings, inspection requirements, and other technical documentation.Issue acceptance or rejection documentation based on inspection results and ensure non-conforming materials are properly identified and controlled.Initiate and support Non-Conformance investigations and assist with resolving material and inspection issues.Support quality transactions within SAP, including QM notifications, material information, and applicable quality codes.Generate Certificates of Conformance and review supplier Certificates of Analysis for accuracy and compliance.Support product identification and traceability requirements throughout the inspection process.Review batch records, calibration information, and other quality documentation to verify accuracy and compliance.Enter inspection results and key quality metrics into applicable systems for tracking, trending, and monitoring.Participate in operational meetings and communicate inspection status, quality concerns, and material issues that could impact production.Work with Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to resolve quality and material questions.Maintain accurate inspection records while following established quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements. What We’re Looking For High School Diploma or equivalent required. A two-year technical degree is preferred.Experience within manufacturing, quality inspection, testing, or a related environment.Familiarity with inspecting, testing, sampling, or sorting manufactured products and materials.Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and inspection requirements.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate quality records.General computer skills, including the ability to enter and maintain information in Microsoft Excel and other business systems.Ability to work with basic inspection and testing equipment and learn new test procedures.Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly and work effectively across departments.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of experience working within a recognized quality program such as ISO, ASTM, or GMP.Experience performing incoming, in-process, first article, or final inspections.Experience with SAP, particularly SAP Quality Management or similar ERP quality functions.Experience supporting non-conformance investigations and quality documentation.Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. What’s In It For You Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunityComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid vacation, holidays, and wellness programsEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional development and career growth opportunitiesHands-on experience with advanced manufacturing equipment and validation projectsOpportunity to collaborate with engineering teams across multiple locationsTravel throughout our manufacturing and service network while expanding your technical expertiseCareer advancement within a growing global life sciences organization Compensation & Benefits Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees. Pelican Products, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.