**Job Title: Quality Inspector** **Job Description** Our company manufactures non-invasive catheters and implants for various medical applications, including aortic, structural heart, neurovascular, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and urology. The Quality Inspector I position is responsible for performing component and product inspection in the quality department, ensuring goods and services meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, and timeliness. **Responsibilities** + Confirm incoming materials meet purchase order specifications. + Prepare station for inspection, including organizing and cleaning the station. + Audit samples of in-process components, sub-assemblies, and final products to ensure they meet customer specifications, and provide documentation support. + Perform first article inspections and prepare appropriate reports. + Accurately fill in LHRs or forms in support of manufacturing, maintaining documents in accordance with the Quality Manual and all applicable work instructions. + Inform supervisor and/or Production Line Supervisor of issues or unanticipated non-conformances. + Advise supervisor in the event of needed tool or equipment repairs. + Maintain awareness of the impact of actions on product quality (defect awareness). + Identify and communicate defects to the supervisor and/or engineer through the reject log or direct communication. + Perform Lot release testing with assistance (e.g., engineer, higher-level inspector, etc.). + Maintain good working relationships with peers and co-workers. + Maintain identification of materials, tools, and procedures as the device is inspected. + Work overtime as required. + Perform line clearance audits. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience using inspection tools such as microscopes, calipers, micrometers, rulers, and tensile testers. + Strong quality background and inspection experience. + Good vision and ability to work with microscopes for extended periods. + Strong work ethic and dependability. + 2-5 years of inspection experience, preferably in the medical device industry. + Proficiency in computer use to support business system tracking and data entry. + Ability to fluently read, write, verbally communicate, and follow directions in English. + Ability to work an entire shift under a microscope and in a cleanroom environment. + Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, completing tasks and assignments as directed. + Skill in writing procedures, reports, and data entry. + Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. + Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. + Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe programs (PDFs). + Knowledgeable in the use of metrology measurement tools. + Demonstrate good judgment and maintain confidential information in accordance with company policy. + Ability to be trained on and retain knowledge needed to perform QA tasks effectively. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Medical device experience. + Experience working in a cleanroom environment. + Proficiency in using hand tools and small instruments. + Ability to work with blueprints and perform medical assembly tasks. **Why Work Here?** We offer paid lunch and breaks, optional overtime, competitive wages, health and dental insurance, company-paid vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k contributions, 18 days of PTO, paid holidays, MetLaw legal assistance, and a TeleDoc program. Join a team that values work-life balance and provides opportunities for career growth. **Work Environment** The position involves working in a class 7 cleanroom for 80-90% of the time and performing visual inspections on packaging outside of the cleanroom. The work environment is clean, safe, and climate-controlled. Employees must wear appropriate cleanroom gowns, head/foot/hair coverings, and non-latex rubber gloves. The physical demands include sitting, standing, and using hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine tasks. Normal vision and hearing are required, along with the ability to communicate effectively. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs is necessary. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, North Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.