Quality Control Inspector III

Regulatory Jobs; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support manufacturing operations. You will perform incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections, interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria, and verify conformance with precision measuring devices.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a regulated environment, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Quality Control experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, GMP, GDP, or equivalent).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Proficiency using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and vision measurement systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections in support of manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Conduct advanced and non-routine inspection activities, including first article inspections and special quality requests requiring interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Utilize inspection equipment including vision measurement systems, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and other precision measuring devices to verify product conformance.
• Serve as a technical resource for the inspection team by providing guidance, troubleshooting inspection equipment and processes, and promoting adherence to quality standards.
• Support training activities, Digital Data Sheet specification reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review inspection documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and execute containment and disposition activities for nonconforming materials.
• Partner with Quality, Production, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and maintain product flow.
• Prioritize daily activities to ensure timely completion of inspections while maintaining compliance and product quality standards.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

English communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Vision measurement systems

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Schedule: Mon – Fri, 3:30pm – 12:00am, OT Required

Overtime schedule, Mon – Fri, 3:30pm – 2:00am, some Saturdays available

What You Will Do:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections in support of manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Conduct advanced and non-routine inspection activities, including first article inspections and special quality requests requiring interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Utilize inspection equipment including vision measurement systems, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and other precision measuring devices to verify product conformance.
• Serve as a technical resource for the inspection team by providing guidance, troubleshooting inspection equipment and processes, and promoting adherence to quality standards.
• Support training activities, Digital Data Sheet specification reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review inspection documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and execute containment and disposition activities for nonconforming materials.
• Partner with Quality, Production, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and maintain product flow.
• Prioritize daily activities to ensure timely completion of inspections while maintaining compliance and product quality standards.

What You Need

Required

• 2+ years of Quality Control experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, GMP, GDP, or equivalent).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Proficiency using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and vision measurement systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Preferred

• Experience with vision measurement systems such as MicroVu, Keyence, SunPoc, or similar technologies.
• Experience in the medical device, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• CMM experience.
• Cleanroom experience.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to peers.
• Experience with tensile and torque testing.

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$27.35/hr +$1.50 Shift Premium plus bonus potential and benefits.

Travel Percentage: 0%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.