Senior Inspector, Quality

Stryker•Mahwah, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Inspector, Quality performs incoming dimensional and visual inspection of materials and components, ensuring they meet engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria. The role uses precision measurement equipment, including CMM, optical comparator, and OGP, and applies GD&T requirements when interpreting complex blueprints. It also includes First Article Inspections and sampling activities. The inspector coordinates incoming inspection priorities and workload according to production schedules, material demand, and business priorities, communicating status with Quality, Operations, and Planning. The role analyzes inspection data, supports incoming inspection KPIs and process improvements, controls nonconforming material, and contributes technical measurement data to quality and supplier investigations. Accurate records must be maintained under GDP, cGMP, and quality system requirements. The position also provides technical guidance and training to other inspectors. This is an onsite, first-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with optional overtime. The stated pay is USD 31.90 per hour, and travel is 0%.

Requirements

At least 5 years of product inspection experience.
Strong working knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
Demonstrated experience with CMM, OGP, optical comparators, and precision measurement tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ISO 13485, cGMP, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Vocational or technical training in manufacturing, quality, or metrology.
Formal GD&T training.

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional and visual inspection of incoming materials and components against engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Set up and operate CMM, optical comparator, OGP, and other precision measurement equipment.
Interpret complex blueprints and apply GD&T requirements during inspection.
Perform and review First Article Inspections (FAI) and sampling activities.
Prioritize and coordinate inspection workload based on production schedules, material demand, and business priorities.
Communicate inspection status and material priorities with Quality, Operations, and Planning teams.
Analyze inspection data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities.
Support incoming inspection KPIs and contribute to process and method improvements.
Identify, document, and control nonconforming material in line with established procedures.
Support quality and supplier investigations with measurement data and technical input.
Maintain accurate inspection records in line with GDP, cGMP, and quality system requirements.
Provide technical guidance, training, and cross-training support to other inspectors.