Quality Control Inspector

Enovis•Vista, CA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Control Inspector is an experienced individual contributor responsible for supporting and leading critical Quality Control activities across incoming, in-process, and final inspection operations. This role serves as a technical resource for the QC team by providing training and onboarding support for new inspectors, assisting with inspection planning and execution, and ensuring compliance with established quality requirements. The position collaborates closely with Quality Engineers, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions (NPI), validation and verification activities, first article inspections (FAI), root cause corrective measures (RCCM), and the effective resolution of nonconforming materials. The Senior Quality Control Inspector also serves as the primary coordinator for supplier nonconformance notifications and supports supplier issue resolution efforts to drive product quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required or a related technical discipline preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of Quality Control, Inspection, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
Working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR, and applicable quality system regulations.
Demonstrated experience performing incoming, in-process, final, and first article inspections.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and inspection criteria, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Proficiency with common inspection and test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, pin gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
Working knowledge of nonconformance management, root cause investigation techniques, corrective actions, and supplier quality processes.
Experience utilizing ERP and electronic quality management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Agile, NetSuite, ETQ, MasterControl, or equivalent).
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document inspection results, nonconformances, and investigation findings.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and make sound quality-related decisions within established procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform and support incoming, in-process, final, and stock verification inspections in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and sampling plans.
Provide training, coaching, and onboarding support to new Quality Control Inspectors, ensuring competency and adherence to inspection requirements.
Serve as a technical resource to the QC team by guiding inspection methods, product acceptance criteria, and quality documentation requirements.
Support in-process inspections and manufacturing quality activities to ensure product conformity throughout the production process.
Execute and document First Article Inspections (FAI) and support qualification activities for new and changed products.
Assist with validation and verification activities, including protocol execution, inspection support, data collection, and documentation review.
Collaborate with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and successful product transfers into production.
Coordinate Nonconforming Material Report (NCMR) activities, including identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition routing.
Maintain accurate and compliant quality records, inspection reports, and support documentation in accordance with Quality Management System requirements.