Quality Control Inspector

Location: Palmetto, FL
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 annually

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for supporting product quality within manufacturing operations by providing manufacturing and engineering process support in accordance with documented procedures, work instructions, and quality standards. This role is responsible for process monitoring and control during manufacturing, contributing to yield improvements, and reinforcing established quality assurance practices. The position involves hands-on work in incoming inspection, in-process inspections, manufacturing support, and distribution activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections, in-process testing, and final outgoing inspections.

• Support quality activities for manufactured products, including quality and process improvement initiatives.

• Review and approve quality control activities as part of Device History Record (DHR) documentation.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure compliance with procedures, work instructions, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

• Support the identification, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming materials within manufacturing and warehouse operations.

• Assist with product transfers into manufacturing and support ongoing production activities.

• Participate in quality control activities including incoming inspections, product investigations, CAPA activities, customer complaint investigations, and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.

• Help maintain audit readiness and support both internal and external audits.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience using inspection and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related tools.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing, and multitasking environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an ISO 13485 regulated environment.

• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820/QMSR).

• Experience with CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and root cause analysis.

• Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

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