QC Technician II
Job Summary
The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of incoming materials, in-process products, finished goods, components, and new products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. This role involves making accept/reject decisions, documenting inspection results, supporting quality initiatives, and maintaining compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections by observing, measuring, testing, and recording inspection data.
- Compare inspection results against specifications and document any non-conformances.
- Make accept/reject decisions based on established procedures and quality standards.
- Perform in-process testing and identify out-of-specification (OOS) products.
- Ensure proper disposition of defective or non-conforming materials.
- Follow established sampling plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
- Provide technical support to Quality, Quality Engineering, and Product Support teams.
- Train new and existing employees on inspection procedures as needed.
- Review work performed by other inspectors when required.
- Support high-priority site projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external audits for incoming inspection processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Materials Management, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and Product Support.
- Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant quality inspection experience; OR
- An Associate's Degree with 1+ year of relevant experience; OR
- A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience performing incoming inspection and/or in-process inspection in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Experience using Quality Management Systems such as SAP and Windchill.
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality sampling techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing incoming inspection and/or in-process inspection in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Experience using Quality Management Systems such as SAP and Windchill.
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality sampling techniques.
Required Skills
- Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy.
- Ability to make sound quality decisions based on established procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality.
Work Environment
- Protective equipment required, including gloves, safety eyewear, and lab coat.
- Exposure to biological materials, including blood products.
- Occasional gowning required.
- Weekend work and overtime may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Light physical demand level.
- Close visual acuity required.
- Occasional repetitive hand movements.
- Occasional lifting of 10-35 lbs.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, and use of a power jack.
Need Employee With Quality Incoming Inspection Or In-Process Inspection
We are seeking a Quality Inspector to perform inspections of incoming materials, in-process products, finished goods, components, and new products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. This role involves making accept/reject decisions, documenting inspection results, supporting quality initiatives, and maintaining compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and company procedures.