New · posted Nov 12
STERIS · Medical Devices
Quality Inspector - Day Shift
- Montgomery, AL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
As a Quality Technician you will be responsible to for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards. Quality Inspectors support manufacturing and servicing operations by performing incoming component and in-process product inspections using standard measurement equipment. They identify, segregate and document rejected material and participate in Material Review Boards to ensure the proper documentation and disposition. They may also review other related Quality documentation such as device history or calibration records.
Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday
What you need
The Experience, Skills and Abilities
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mechanical inspection or other technical production tasks
What you'll do
What you will do as a Quality Technician
Conducts incoming component and in-process product inspections to appropriate standards.
Identifies, segregates and documents rejected components and materials.
Participates on a Material Review Board to review and process non conformance reports.
Supports NC disposition activities such as re-inspection.
Enters and retrieves inspection and Nc data from local and global systems.
Reviews related Quality documentation such as DHR’s or calibration records.
Supports local problem solving activities and may identify opportunities for improvement.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Pay and benefits
$39,312 – $50,877 a year
Employer provided$18.90 – $24.46 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesWhat STERIS Offers
We Value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heath, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Long/short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $18.90 - $24.46. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
Paid time off and 9 added holidays
Short/long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity and paternal leave
Tuition reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Where you'll work
Montgomery, ALOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Montgomery, ALEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesSTERIS's statements, word for word
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 12, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 6% below the US median for Quality Inspection roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US58 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $39,312 | — | $50,877 |
| All US (middle half) | $46,000 | $48,000 | $51,500 |
This role: STERIS's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Inspection roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 12, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Inspection
The general path across 106 open Quality Inspection roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not STERIS's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 5 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Regulatory submissions1
- Quality systems and risk1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Inspection work in medical devices, led by the five this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485Named in the posting
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devicesNamed in the posting
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilanceNamed in the posting
- FDAMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program shared by five regulatorsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 9001(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems requirementsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 2859-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes (AQL sampling plans)
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- ISOISO 11607-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
- ISOISO 10993-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Biological evaluation of medical devices within a risk management process
- ISOISO 11737-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Determination of the microbial population (bioburden) on medical devices
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- FDA21 CFR Part 803(official source, opens in a new tab)Medical device reporting of deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions
- FDA21 CFR Part 806(official source, opens in a new tab)Reports of medical device corrections and removals
- FDA21 CFR Part 830 (UDI)(official source, opens in a new tab)Unique device identification and the GUDID database
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
Company hiring pulse
STERIS on Regulatory Jobs
- 40
- Open roles
- 40
- Distinct roles
- 16
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality38 95%
- Regulatory2 5%
By level
- Associate & Specialist22 55%
- Senior & Principal10 25%
- Manager7 18%
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Quality Inspector - Day Shift at STERIS
Open until filled. $39K–$51K a year, employer provided.