Incoming Quality Control Lead – Swing Shift

6267-Auris Health Inc. Legal Entity

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 111,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 120 hours/yr
Sick time 40 hours/yr
Holiday pay 13 days/yr
Long-term incentive program
Pension plan
401(k) plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Incoming Quality Control Lead for swing shift to oversee daily IQC operations, coordinate inspections, and ensure timely material releases. You will guide inspectors on drawings and sampling, reinforce EHS requirements, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other partners to maintain audit-ready processes.

This role requires 3+ years in quality, inspection, or regulated manufacturing, with experience in SAP, EtQ, and reading engineering

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
  • At least 3 years of relevant quality, inspection, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of incoming inspection, nonconformance, documentation, and product release processes.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and supplier documentation.
  • Experience with SAP, EtQ, Agile, Windchill, or Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for swing shift IQC activities and communicate priorities, status, risks, and resource needs.
  • Coordinate daily inspection assignments, adjust priorities, monitor progress, and support coverage based on material and production needs.
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to inspectors on drawings, specifications, inspection plans, sampling requirements, supplier documentation, metrology methods, and IQC procedures.
  • Reinforce Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including PPE and safe equipment use, and escalate hazards or incidents.
  • Support timely material release by confirming inspection completion, required approvals, revision alignment, and electronic record readiness.

Skills

Quality control
Inspection
Regulated manufacturing
Engineering drawings
SAP
EtQ
Agile
Windchill
MS Office

Education

High school diploma
Associate degree preferred
Technical certification

Tools

SAP
EtQ
Agile
Windchill
MS Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow,and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Control

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for Incoming Quality Control Lead – Swing Shift position. The Incoming Quality Control Lead – Swing Shift supports daily IQC operations during the 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. PST shift and serves as the primary operational point of contact for the shift. This role coordinates incoming inspection and material-release priorities, provides technical guidance to inspectors, reinforces quality and EHS requirements, supports issue escalation, and maintains continuity between shifts. The Lead works cross-functionally to promote safe, compliant, timely, and audit-ready IQC operations. You will be responsible for:

  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for swing shift IQC activities and communicate priorities, status, risks, and resource needs.
  • Coordinate daily inspection assignments, adjust priorities, monitor progress, and support coverage based on material and production needs.
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to inspectors on drawings, specifications, inspection plans, sampling requirements, supplier documentation, metrology methods, and IQC procedures.
  • Reinforce Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including PPE, safe equipment use, ergonomics, housekeeping, emergency procedures, and prompt escalation of hazards, incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions.
  • Support timely material release by confirming inspection completion, required approvals, revision alignment, and electronic record readiness.
  • Support nonconformance, supplier-blocker, and rework workflows; coordinate issue resolution with cross-functional partners and expedite unresolved quality or release risks.
  • Use applicable electronic systems, including SAP and EtQ, to support inspection status, quality records, nonconformance activities, and release readiness.
  • Maintain clear shift handoffs by communicating completed work, open priorities, inspection blockers, and material, facility, or equipment concerns.
  • Support inspector training and qualification, standardized work, 5S, controlled-document availability, material segregation, and overall area readiness.
  • Support inspection equipment readiness, including calibration, maintenance, qualification or validation activities, and equipment-related issue escalation.
  • Participate in tier meetings, audits, safety walkthroughs, investigations, risk assessments, CAPA activities, KPI reviews, and continuous-improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Planning, Supplier Quality, and other partners to resolve inspection constraints and support business needs.
  • Support updates to IQC procedures, work instructions, job aids, and training materials, and promote a culture of quality, compliance, ownership, and customer focus.
Qualifications / Requirements:

Education High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred. Experience and Skills Required: At least 3 years of relevant quality, inspection, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of incoming inspection, nonconformance, documentation, and product release processes. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and supplier documentation. Experience using common inspection and metrology tools preferred. Working knowledge of quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience with systems such as SAP, EtQ, Agile, Windchill, or Microsoft Office preferred. Ability to assign work, manage priorities, communicate clearly, and elevate issues. Prior experience training, mentoring, or providing work direction preferred. Ability to work the swing shift schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. PST.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability status. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Preferred Skills: Administrative Support, Communication, Compliance Management, Controls Compliance, Execution Focus, ISO 9001, Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Quality Control (QC), Quality Control Testing, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Quality Validation, Report Writing, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Teamwork, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $69,000.00 - $111,090.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation -120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language: For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow,and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

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