Quality Inspector II - 2nd Shift at Medical Murray – Lake Zurich, Illinois

Title: 2nd Shift Quality Inspector II

Location: Lake Zurich

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world’s largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.

Our culture is driven by five core values: Helpful, Happy, Personal Responsibility, Trustworthy and Clever & Skillful. These principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.

Position Overview

Precision Inspection - Cleanroom Environment - Medical Device Manufacturing

Why You’ll Love This Role

If you are a detail-driven quality professional who takes pride in precision inspection and ensuring products meet exact specifications, this role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

As a Quality Inspector II, you will perform component, in-process, and final inspections within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in confirming that materials and finished products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify defects, support investigations, and maintain compliance with established procedures.

This position is ideal for experienced inspectors who enjoy hands-on quality work, working under microscopes, and supporting high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Perform Precision Inspection Activities

• Inspect incoming materials to confirm compliance with purchase order specifications.
• Audit in-process components, sub-assemblies, and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform First Article Inspections and prepare associated reports.
• Conduct lot release testing with support from engineering or senior quality personnel.
• Maintain identification and traceability of materials during inspection activities.

Support Quality Documentation & Compliance

• Follow Quality System requirements and all applicable SOPs in the Training Matrix.
• Accurately complete Lot History Records (LHRs) and inspection documentation.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Quality Manual and work instructions.
• Perform line clearance audits to support compliant production operations.
• Prepare inspection stations, ensuring organization and cleanliness.

Identify and Escalate Quality Issues

• Identify defects and nonconformances and communicate findings to supervisors, engineers, and production leadership.
• Maintain reject logs and document inspection results accurately.
• Inform supervisors of equipment issues or needed tool repairs.
• Demonstrate defect awareness and understanding of impact to product quality.

Support Team & Production Quality Goals

• Maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Support production quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 5+ years of inspection experience required
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Computer proficiency required for data entry and business system tracking

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Inspection & Measurement Skills

• Experience using metrology tools such as:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Vision measurement systems
  • Inspection microscopes
  • Other measurement instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Quality & Documentation Skills

• Experience completing inspection documentation and reports
• Ability to write procedures and maintain accurate records
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good judgment and attention to detail

Technical & Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Experience working with Adobe/PDF documentation
• Ability to work within quality tracking systems

Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work full shift under a microscope
• Ability to work in cleanroom environment including:
  • Temperatures between 68°F–80°F
  • Low humidity environment
  • Cleanroom gowning requirements for full shift
  • Gloves, hair coverings, and protective attire

What Sets You Apart

• Strong attention to detail and precision mindset
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments
• Ability to proactively identify quality risks
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Commitment to quality and compliance excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.