QA Inspector I (Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm)

glidewelldental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental is seeking a QA Inspector to ensure products meet high quality standards. This hands-on role inspects incoming materials, monitors production quality, and supports compliance with quality systems.

Shift: Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm. The candidate will perform various inspections, maintain records, and support RMA processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in quality assurance/quality control.
• Experience in a medical device industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs incoming receiving goods inspection.
• Conducts raw material testing to ensure product quality.
• Performs return material/product inspection (RMA).
• Authorizes the release of incoming raw materials and finished goods.
• Performs in-process, semi-final, and final inspections according to drawings and specifications.
• Completes inspection records according to procedures.
• Maintains the quarantine area(s) and labels status clearly.
• Organises and maintains DHR files and records.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection

Materials testing

Job description

We’re looking for a QA Inspectorto help ensure the products we ship meet the highest standards.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll inspect incoming materials, monitor production quality, and support compliance with our quality systems.

Shift: Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Essential Functions:

• Performs incoming receiving goods inspection.
• Conducts raw material testing to ensure product quality.
• Performs return material/product inspection (RMA).
• Authorizes the release of incoming raw materials and finished goods.
• Performs in-process, semi-final, and final inspections according to drawing and specifications.
• Completes inspection records according to procedure(s).
• Conducts line inspections for production and packaging operations.
• Maintains the quarantine area(s) to ensure that all non-conforming, rejected material, and materials awaiting inspection are clearly labelled with status.
• Maintains, organizes, and ensure files are accurate and complete (i.e. DHR).
• Prioritises inspection based on manager and demands of manufacturing and research & development.
• Follows all safety guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with quality system procedures and company policies.
• Organises and maintains SDS binder.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in quality assurance/quality control required; experience in a medical device industry preferred.
• Ability to frequently push and/or pull up to forty (40) pounds and up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance and/or use of equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift or carry up to forty (40) pounds and up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance and/or use of equipment.

Pay Range: $19.16-$23.00/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.