QC Inspector - 256802

Medix™; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking a QC Inspector to support quality inspections across the manufacturing process in our Arlington Heights facility. You will inspect finished products, document findings, perform AQL calculations, and ensure compliance with GDP and regulatory requirements.

You will lift and move cases up to 40 lbs, work across multiple production areas, and communicate quality concerns to production teams. High school diploma preferred; experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as QC Inspector or similar quality inspection role.
• Strong understanding of AQL calculations and GDP.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to identify defects with high attention to detail.
• Capable of independent decision-making and reporting non-conforming product.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Able to perform hands-on inspection and stand/walk in production areas.
• Able to lift cases weighing 30–40 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and visual inspections of products, including weighing and label checks.
• Perform and understand AQL calculations to determine batch quality.
• Complete GDP-compliant quality documentation.
• Create and report Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs).
• Make independent quality decisions on the production floor.
• Support multiple production rooms and machines.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly to production teams.
• Follow company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GDP knowledge

AQL calculations

Job description

We are looking for a QC Inspector to support quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process. This person will be responsible for inspecting finished products, identifying defects, completing quality documentation, and making sure products meet established quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical and visual inspections of manufactured products, including weighing products, checking label placement, and using hand tools to identify cracks or other defects
• Perform and understand AQL calculations to determine whether product batches meet quality requirements
• Complete quality documentation accurately and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Correct documentation errors appropriately and complete Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) when issues are identified
• Use independent judgment to make quality decisions on the production floor and determine when products do not meet requirements
• Work across multiple production rooms and machines as needed to support different areas of the operation
• Communicate quality concerns clearly with production and other team members
• Follow company procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a QC Inspector or in a similar quality inspection role
• Strong understanding of AQL calculations and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and quality issues
• Comfortable making independent decisions and reporting non-conforming product when necessary
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Ability to perform hands-on inspection work and stand/walk throughout the production area
• Ability to lift cases weighing approximately 30–40 lbs as needed, with material carts available to assist with movement
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred