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Full-time
high school, associate degree
Posted 25d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The specialist evaluates and approves first article samples and die strike components to ensure compliance with customer specifications and engineering drawings. They serve as a critical quality gate to verify tooling, materials, and dimensions before authorizing full-scale production.
Requirements
Candidates should have a high school diploma or associate degree and direct experience in quality inspection within manufacturing, packaging, or printing industries. Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and reading blueprints is required.
Full job description
JOB SUMMARY
The First Article Intake Specialist is responsible for evaluating and approving first article samples and die strike components to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements. This role serves as a critical quality gate within the production process, verifying that tooling, materials, dimensions, finishes, and assembly methods meet all requirements before full-scale production is authorized.
DIRECT REPORTS
None
SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY
Maintain a strong focus on timeliness and quality, ensuring all first articles are approved in an efficient and timely manner to avoid any delays or negative impact on production schedules.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and approve first article samples prior to full production run
Verify dimensions, materials, finishes, colors, graphics, and assembly requirements against engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Identify non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions with production, engineering, and project teams.
Evaluate die strike samples to ensure accuracy of tooling and production readiness.
Verify cut lines, scoring, perforations, folds, and overall structural integrity.
Confirm die strikes align with approved artwork, specifications, and production requirements.
Approve or reject die strike samples and communicate required revisions.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues
Attend all required Milestone meetings (M4/M5)
KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)
Manufacturing Manager
Finishing Manager
Director of Quality
Structural Design Manager
Production Project Managers
Design Team
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Complete first article inspections and approvals within 24 hours of sample receipt
Track and manage Idle Press Time Rate
Track and manage FAI Approval Rate
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
Direct experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, packaging, retail display production, printing, or related industries.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, rulers, gauges, and templates.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with retail displays, POP/POS manufacturing, corrugated packaging, or fixture production.
Knowledge of quality management systems and inspection methodologies.
Familiarity with die-cutting processes, tooling approvals, and first article inspection procedures.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
Bilingual in English + Spanish preferred.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Attention to Detail
Quality Focus
Technical Aptitude
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Time Management
Process Improvement Mindset
Team Collaboration
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Working conditions are in a normal office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand, using hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 20 pounds. Successful performance requires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses. Requires long periods of time working at a computer and includes phone work.
DISCLAIMER
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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