Job Description:
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing meet all quality, safety, and customer specifications. This role involves conducting detailed visual and dimensional inspections, identifying defects, documenting quality findings, and ensuring only compliant products move through the production process. The Quality Control Inspector works closely with production staff to maintain high-quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect green plastic-coated wires used in medical devices for defects, damage, and specification compliance.
- Perform visual inspections under microscopes and magnification equipment to identify imperfections such as cuts, scratches, discoloration, contamination, uneven coating, exposed wire, and other defects.
- Utilize measuring tools, gauges, and testing equipment to verify product dimensions and quality requirements.
- Conduct in-process and final product inspections according to established quality procedures and work instructions.
- Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming materials to prevent defective products from reaching customers.
- Complete inspection reports, quality records, and production documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Monitor production processes and communicate quality concerns to supervisors and production personnel.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and quality standards related to medical device production.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while adhering to all PPE and safety requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Previous quality control, inspection, manufacturing, or medical device experience preferred.
- Ability to use microscopes, calipers, rulers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify minor defects.
- Ability to follow written procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and fine motor tasks.
- Ability to frequently inspect small components under magnification.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Good vision, including close-up inspection capabilities, with or without corrective lenses.