Team Lead Quality Control

Branch Medical Group; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Globus Medical is seeking a Quality Control Team Lead to supervise inspections of implant and instrument assemblies, ensuring conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with QC personnel and production teams to maintain high-quality outcomes.

The role requires reading engineering drawings (GD&T), experience with automated inspection systems, and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years QC inspection experience; 5+ preferred.
• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings for medical devices (GD&T).
• Experience with automated inspection systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, ISO standards.
• Ability to use standard measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of implant and instrument assemblies for conformance to specifications.
• Leads QC Inspectors to meet production requirements.
• Verifies calibration and use of inspection equipment.
• Notifies operators of non-conformances.
• Escalates quality issues to QC Supervisor.
• Supports training of QC personnel.
• Works with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains alignment with production schedule while ensuring quality.

Skills

GD&T reading

Automated inspection systems

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Quality issue escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

Branch Medical Group, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures a wide range of implants for spinal and orthopedic applications as well as design the instrumentation cases that house them. Our passion, combined with Globus’ world-class engineering, transforms clinical insights into tangible musculoskeletal solutions. We are constantly in pursuit of better patient care and understand that speed is critical because life cannot wait.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Team Lead is responsible for leading and assisting with quality inspections and package testing of in-process materials and finished products. This includes accurately completing all required documentation and ensuring compliance with applicable FDA, state, OSHA, AATB, ISO, and company requirements. This individual works closely with Quality Control personnel, production teams, and other departments to ensure products are inspected accurately and meet applicable specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Team Lead serves as a first-line resource for inspectors and escalates quality-related issues to the Quality Control Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspections of implant and instrument production assemblies and sub-assemblies for conformance to specifications.
• Leads and assists Quality Control Inspectors in completing inspection activities and meeting production requirements.
• Follows verbal and/or written instructions, including blueprints, production travelers, work instructions, process specifications, and sketches, when completing inspection tasks.
• Verifies that inspection equipment, machinery, and tools are within calibration and used in accordance with company procedures.
• Notifies operators when a non-conformance is identified.
• Brings quality-related problems, non-conformances, and inspection issues to the attention of the Quality Control Supervisor.
• Assists inspectors with questions regarding inspection methods, documentation, drawings, and applicable procedures.
• Works efficiently to achieve targeted goals established by the production schedule while maintaining quality requirements.
• Learns and applies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and appropriate inspection techniques.
• Supports training and development of Quality Control personnel as directed by the Quality Control Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned to maintain efficiency throughout the department and company.
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing required introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance requirements applicable to the role.
• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Quality Control inspection experience; five (5) years preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong clerical and math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings for medical devices, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with automated inspection systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, and ISO standards preferred.
• Ability to use standard measuring and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, profilometers, ring gages, plug gages, thread gages, go/no-go gages, dial indicators, surface plates, gage blocks, and torque wrenches.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide guidance to other Quality Control personnel.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to continually increase technical knowledge and skills.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Required to possess specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Values

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.