Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Cleanroom, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation Review, Documentation Standards, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Medical Equipment, Operational Support, Product Testing, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Safety Training, Specimen Collection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Process Control, Technical Drawing, Test Data, Testing
Quality Inspector – Day and Night Shift (12-Hour Rotation)
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Pay: $24.00 – $26.00/hour
Shift: Day/ Night Shift (12-Hour Shifts) 6am to 6pm OR 6pm to 6am
Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotation (only work 15 days out of the month)
Shift Differential: +10% Night Shift Premium
Position Overview
We are seeking Quality Inspectors to join our night shift team supporting manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying products to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and operating procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in medical device, plastics, or precision manufacturing environments and a strong attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
- Inspect, test, measure, and evaluate parts and finished products for defects and specification compliance
- Read and interpret part drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures
- Use measurement tools including calipers, gauges, micrometers, force gauges, CMM, and optical gaging equipment
- Collect samples and analyze test data to determine product quality results
- Perform lot documentation reviews and ensure compliance with documentation standards
- Identify and reject nonconforming materials or products
- Write nonconformance, deviation, and rework reports
- Communicate inspection findings and recommend corrective actions
- Support company policies including cGMP, ISO standards, safety requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of quality inspection experience
- Experience in medical, plastics, or regulated manufacturing preferred
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with inspection tools and fixtures
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools is a plus
- Associate degree preferred (not required)
Work Environment
- Cleanroom and manufacturing environment
- PPE and cleanroom apparel required
- Moderate noise levels
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly pay up to $26/hr + Night shift differential
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com