Quality Assurance Technician (Must Have First Article, Incoming Inspection Exp is Required)

Location: San Jose, CA • 6-month contract • 40 hours/week • $20–30/hr • 1st shift • W2 only (US citizens or green-card holders)

About the role

Join a medical-device manufacturer as a Quality Assurance Technician. You will inspect raw materials, machined parts, optics, assemblies, packaging, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, material specifications, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional/mechanical inspection of raw materials, machined parts, optics, chassis, assemblies, packaging materials (labels, software, product inserts, optics, etc.), and finished products according to established acceptance criteria.
• Assess dimensional accuracy of machined parts using appropriate inspection methodology and measuring tools.
• Conduct thorough documentation reviews to ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Record inspection results accurately on applicable forms or electronically in SAP.
• Communicate issues verbally and in writing to responsible engineers.
• Document discrepancies found during inspection in accordance with the Quality Notification Reporting procedure.
• Ensure quality records are complete when saving/uploading to SAP.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and prioritize/coordinate daily workload assignments.
• Support and contribute to department and business goals.
• Interact effectively with peers, engineers, purchasing, suppliers, planners, manufacturing associates, and other internal/external customers.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality System requirements and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor changes to applicable procedures and complete training in a timely manner.
• Stay current with compliance requirements in your area of work and escalate regulatory questions/issues to management.
• Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures; take responsibility for safety in your work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in incoming inspection, First Article Inspection, and dimensional inspection of machined parts.
• 1 year of experience working in a GMP, FDA, or ISO 9000 environment.
• Strong mathematics skills and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows & Office, SAP, and Minitab.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptive, collaborative, agile, and team-oriented with a commitment to organizational goals.