Quality Control Inspector III — Precision & Impact

Stryker; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Health benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

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

In this role you will act as a trusted technical resource, drive consistency and continuous improvement across the inspection team, and support GDP and NCR processes in a fast-paced medical device environment.

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

Inspection planning

Documentation

Problem solving

English proficiency

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision measurement systems

CMM

Job description

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

In this role you will act as a trusted technical resource, drive consistency and continuous improvement across the inspection team, and support GDP and NCR processes in a fast-paced medical device environment.