Senior Inspector, Quality
Stryker
Summary
A technically strong, detail-oriented inspector with a solid foundation in dimensional measurement and GD&T, who can operate independently, support their team and help drive quality and scheduling across incoming inspection. Someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate across departments and bring structure to daily workload planning.
Job description
Who We Want
A technically strong, detail-oriented inspector with a solid foundation in dimensional measurement and GD&T, who can operate independently, support their team and help drive quality and scheduling across incoming inspection. Someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate across departments and bring structure to daily workload planning.
What You'll Do
- 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
- Prioritise 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
- Analyse 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
What You'll Need
- 5+ years of product inspection experience, preferably within an ISO 13485, cGMP, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
- 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; vocational or technical training in manufacturing, quality or metrology preferred
Preferred
- Formal GD&T training
Requirements
- 5+ years of product inspection experience, preferably within an ISO 13485, cGMP, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
- 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
- Vocational or technical training in manufacturing, quality or metrology preferred
- Formal GD&T training preferred
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.