About Us
Since 1968, Cornucopia Tool & Plastics, Inc. has been a trusted U.S. manufacturer of molded plastic products, specializing in thermoset and thermoplastic resins, including advanced engineering materials.
From our 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Paso Robles, California, we provide end-to-end solutions: mold and toolmaking, injection/compression/transfer molding, and post-molding operations such as machining, decorating, ultrasonic welding, assembly, and packaging.
We serve demanding industries including aerospace, medical, electronics, and retail, where quality and precision are critical.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Lead to guide our quality team and drive compliance with ISO and AS9100 standards in aerospace grade plastic molding. This role is responsible for managing quality systems, leading inspections, overseeing supplier quality, and championing continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Quality Control Lead, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our aerospace-grade plastic molding processes meet the highest standards of precision and compliance. In this role, you will oversee inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods, using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges. You’ll evaluate molded parts for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall conformance to specifications, while monitoring molding processes to quickly identify and report any deviations from documented work instructions or control plans.
You’ll also be responsible for documenting inspection and test results, maintaining detailed quality records, and supporting root cause analysis for nonconforming products. Partnering closely with production teams, you will help implement and sustain corrective actions, verify compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and contribute to audits, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position works collaboratively across departments, assisting the Quality Control Lead and Quality Assurance Manager in investigations, and driving corrective and preventive actions that eliminate recurring issues. Beyond technical oversight, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for process efficiency and quality enhancement.
Above all, you’ll ensure that quality, safety, and ethical standards remain at the forefront of our operations, while taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the team and the company.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years in quality management
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO standards, and aerospace grade plastic molding requirements.
- Ability to navigate Microsoft Office, IQMS, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and CORE.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and apply advanced math/statistical methods.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Equipment Knowledge: Injection and compression molding machinery, second operations equipment (drill, sandblast, file, cutters), sonic welder, calipers, and microscopes.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, and use hands frequently; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
Work Environment: Exposure to machinery, airborne particles, and moderate noise.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401k
On-site at our Paso Robles, California facility.
