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Quality Control - Medical Device

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Compensation
$20–27/hr
Location
Westlake Village, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Quality Control Technician supports a medical device company by inspecting components and finished products in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role uses precision measurement tools, documented procedures, and electronic records to verify dimensional, regulatory, and quality standards. It is a contract-to-hire position based in Westlake Village, California, with onsite work and a first-shift schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Precision MeasurementDimensional InspectionEngineering Drawing InterpretationGD&TQuality InspectionComputer SkillsElectronic Batch RecordsQuality Management SystemsISO 9001Medical Device IndustryRegulated IndustriesPCB InspectionMedical Device InspectionFirst Article InspectionIn-Process InspectionOracleMicrosoft ExcelReceiving InspectionClean Room Work

Qualifications

1+ Year Quality ExperienceBackground Screening

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Medical DeviceJob Description

This role supports a rapidly growing medical device company focused on womens health by performing precise quality control inspections on components and finished products. The Quality Control Technician uses precision measurement tools, follows documented procedures, and maintains accurate electronic records to ensure products meet dimensional, regulatory, and quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dimensional inspection of medical device components and assemblies using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, scales, microscopes, and Keyence equipment.

  • Interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to verify that parts meet specified tolerances and requirements.

  • Conduct first article inspections and in-process inspections to ensure consistent product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

  • Carry out receiving inspections on incoming materials and components to confirm they meet quality and regulatory requirements before release to production.

  • Inspect printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related electronic components when required, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

  • Document inspection results accurately in electronic batch records and within electronic quality management systems (EQMS/QMS).

  • Use computer applications, including Excel and Oracle or similar systems, to record, track, and analyze inspection data and quality metrics.

  • Follow ISO 9001 and other relevant quality system procedures while performing all quality control activities.

  • Support medical device inspection activities in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and internal policies.

  • Work in a clean room environment when required, adhering to all cleanliness, contamination control, and safety procedures.

  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to communicate nonconformances, support root cause analysis, and help implement corrective actions.

  • Maintain inspection equipment in proper working condition and report any issues or calibration needs.

  • Comply with all company policies, including background screening requirements and quality system regulations.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality control function and contribute to the reliability and scalability of new product launches.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum 1 year of quality work experience using precision measurement tools; 23 years is preferred.

  • Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, scales, microscopes, and similar equipment.

  • Proficiency in dimensional measurement and dimensional inspection of components and assemblies.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

  • Demonstrated quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.

  • Strong computer skills, including use of electronic batch records and general office software.

  • Experience working within a quality management system (QMS) or electronic quality management system (EQMS).

  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.

  • Willingness to complete background screening in accordance with company policy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.

  • Experience in other regulated industries or with printed circuit board (PCB) inspection is also considered strong for this role.

  • Exposure to medical device inspection processes and requirements.

  • Experience with in-process and first article inspections.

  • Familiarity with electronic batch records and data entry in systems such as Oracle or similar enterprise platforms.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for recording, organizing, and analyzing inspection data.

  • Experience working under ISO or similar regulatory frameworks.

  • Comfort working in a clean room environment and supporting receiving inspection activities.

  • Long-term interest in a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for growth as the company expands and launches new products.

Work Environment

The position operates primarily on a first shift schedule in a regulated manufacturing environment supporting medical device production. The role involves working both in a clean room and in receiving inspection areas, requiring adherence to clean room protocols and contamination control practices. You will regularly use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, scales, microscopes, and Keyence inspection equipment, as well as computer systems including Excel, Oracle, and electronic quality management systems for electronic batch records and documentation. The company follows ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards, and offers a long-term contract-to-hire opportunity in a rapidly growing organization with strong existing product sales and a new product launch planned. Dress and conduct must comply with clean room and safety requirements, including appropriate attire and protective gear where required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake Village, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake Village, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westlake Village,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 631 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–27/hr
  • California median$26–38/hr69 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–32/hr288 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 30% below the California median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Inspector hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 87 open Quality Inspector jobs in California and 631 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 387 postings).
Education
9 of the 631 open Quality Inspector jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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