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New · posted Oct 16

Smith+Nephew · Medical Devices

Quality Inspector 1 - 3rd Shift

  • Memphis, TN
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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Deadline

Open until filled

The role

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Inspector 1 shall be responsible for performing basic visual/dimensional/functional inspections of products manufactured/assembled in-house, determining whether or not the product meets specifications, and documenting these decisions. The Roving Inspector 1 shall also be responsible for executing inspections on operators performing a variety of processes on the operations floor.

What will you need to be successful?

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience in related field and/or inspecting product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications utilizing attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges is required.
  • Predominantly documentation comparison and review.

​You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.

Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.

Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (for most professional roles).

Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship.

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more.

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What you need

What you'll do

What will you be doing?

  1. Inspect assembled product, semi-finished product & finished product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications.
  2. Utilize attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges as well as mating parts to determine as found/as left conditions of product.
  3. Support the qualification/validation processes for company product.
  4. Review corresponding product documentation to verify acceptability per specification and QSR requirements.
  5. Support department and organizational objectives.
  6. Represent and promote quality standards.
  7. Inspect operators performing a variety of processes on operations floor.
  8. Perform other quality functions as required.
  9. Train other inspectors on required tasks.
  10. Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
  11. Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and blueprint interpretation.
  12. Must be capable of detecting nonconformities while performing repetitive inspections.
  13. Ability to make product judgments against applicable specifications.
  14. Operate automated inspection equipment ex: vision systems, digital comparators.
  15. Utilize attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges as well as mating parts to determine as found/as left conditions of product.
  16. Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  17. Must possess good documentation skills to maintain neat and accurate records.
  18. Ability to work in a manufacturing and/or clean room environment.
  19. Must have good communication skills and be able to relay inspection results in a clear manner.

Pay and benefits

Smith+Nephew didn't publish pay for this role

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  • 401k matching

  • Discounted stock purchase plan

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Paid holidays and flexible time off

  • Parental leave

Where you'll work

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 16, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

Associate & Specialist roles in the US104 roles publishing pay

Middle half $49,375 to $76,625, median $60,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
All US$49,375$60,000$76,625

Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 16, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Control

The general path across 290 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Smith+Nephew's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Inspector · Quality Control Inspector

    $60K median161 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Scientist, Quality Control · Quality Control Inspector

    $95K median73 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Quality Control Manager · Manager, Quality Control

    $123K median31 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Quality Control · Senior Director, Quality Control

    $199K median25 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 36 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 7 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 6 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineValidation and qualification: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 5 linesGMPDocumentationInvestigationsValidationTeamwork
  • GMP and compliance7
  • Documentation and SOPs6
  • Collaboration and leadership5
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Validation and qualification1

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By discipline

  • Quality6 60%
  • Regulatory4 40%

By level

  • Senior & Principal5 50%
  • Manager2 20%
  • Associate & Specialist2 20%
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