Quality Control Inspector III – 2nd Shift - $27.35/hr +$1.50 Shift Premium

Stryker Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Quality Control Inspector III to perform advanced inspections and interpret engineering drawings to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will verify conformance with precision instruments, support manufacturing decisions, and act as a technical resource for the inspection team while driving continuous improvement across the quality function.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Quality Control experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, GMP, GDP, or equivalent).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Proficiency using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and vision measurement systems.
• 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 inspections including first article inspections and special quality requests.
• Verify product conformance using precision measuring devices.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting for inspection equipment and processes.
• Support training activities, data sheet reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review inspection documentation for GDP compliance.
• Initiate NCRs and manage containment for nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Warehouse and Engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality Control experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

English communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Vision measurement systems

Job description

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

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

What You Will Do:

As a Quality Control Inspector III, you will perform advanced inspections, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and support critical manufacturing decisions to ensure product quality and compliance. In this role, you'll act as a trusted technical resource, helping drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the inspection team.

• 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.