Quality Inspector

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector for the Pump Department in a manufacturing environment in San Diego. You will inspect pumps throughout production, perform final checks, review test results, and ensure compliance with GMP and GDP standards.

You will maintain quality records, support corrective actions, and collaborate with production teams to ensure high-quality pumps meet regulatory requirements before release to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing final inspections, in-process inspections, and receiving inspections.
• Knowledge of GDP and GMP.
• Experience reviewing production records and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspections on pumps and review test reports.
• Inspect products during and after production to ensure quality.
• Review and approve manufacturing records, test reports, and related documentation.
• Identify quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Monitor manufacturing and packaging processes for compliance.
• Conduct incoming inspections on materials and components.
• Enter inspection data and maintain quality records.
• Follow GDP for all recordkeeping activities.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance for inspection equipment.
• Use Excel to track inspection results.
• Collaborate with team to prepare quality reports.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Final inspections

In-process inspections

Incoming inspections

Visual inspections

GDP/GMP knowledge

Record review

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Quality Inspector - Pump Department

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Pay: $20.50hr Includes 4% Shift Differential

Location: Manufacturing Environment

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our Pump Department. In this role, you'll inspect products throughout the manufacturing process and perform final inspections to ensure pumps meet quality standards and regulatory requirements before they are released to customers.

You'll review test results, perform visual and cosmetic inspections, maintain accurate documentation, and work closely with production teams to ensure high-quality products every step of the way.

What You'll Do

• Perform final inspections on pumps, including reviewing test reports and conducting visual and cosmetic checks.

• Inspect products during and after production to ensure they meet quality standards.

• Review and approve manufacturing records, test reports, and related documentation.

• Identify quality issues and support corrective actions when needed.

• Monitor manufacturing and packaging processes to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

• Conduct incoming inspections on materials and components.

• Enter inspection data and maintain accurate quality records.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all recordkeeping activities.

• Support calibration and preventive maintenance programs for inspection equipment.

• Use Microsoft Office (especially Excel) to track and document inspection results.

• Work with team members to compile data and prepare quality reports.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC) within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience performing:

• Final inspections

• In-process inspections

• Receiving/incoming inspections

• Visual inspections

• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) .

• Experience reviewing production records and quality documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify cosmetic or functional defects.

• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday-Thursday: 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM

• 4-day work week (Alternative Work Schedule)

• Occasional Sunday overtime based on business needs

• Manufacturing and inspection environment with a focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of SAN DIEGO, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of SAN DIEGO, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in SAN DIEGO,CA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.