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Incoming Quality Control Lead – Swing Shift

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 69000 - 111090
Posted: 3 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at

As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Control

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara California United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Incoming Quality Control Lead Swing Shift position.

The Incoming Quality Control Lead Swing Shift supports daily IQC operations during the 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. PST shift and serves as the primary operational point of contact for the shift. This role coordinates incoming inspection and material-release priorities provides technical guidance to inspectors reinforces quality and EHS requirements supports issue escalation and maintains continuity between shifts. The Lead works cross-functionally to promote safe compliant timely and audit-ready IQC operations.

You will be responsible for:

  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for swing shift IQC activities and communicate priorities status risks and resource needs.
  • Coordinate daily inspection assignments adjust priorities monitor progress and support coverage based on material and production needs.
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to inspectors on drawings specifications inspection plans sampling requirements supplier documentation metrology methods and IQC procedures.
  • Reinforce Environmental Health and Safety requirements including PPE safe equipment use ergonomics housekeeping emergency procedures and prompt escalation of hazards incidents near misses or unsafe conditions.
  • Support timely material release by confirming inspection completion required approvals revision alignment and electronic record readiness.
  • Support nonconformance supplier-blocker and rework workflows; coordinate issue resolution with cross-functional partners and escalate unresolved quality or release risks.
  • Use applicable electronic systems including SAP and EtQ to support inspection status quality records nonconformance activities and release readiness.
  • Maintain clear shift handoffs by communicating completed work open priorities inspection blockers and material facility or equipment concerns.
  • Support inspector training and qualification standardized work 5S controlled-document availability material segregation and overall area readiness.
  • Support inspection equipment readiness including calibration maintenance qualification or validation activities and equipment-related issue escalation.
  • Participate in tier meetings audits safety walkthroughs investigations risk assessments CAPA activities KPI reviews and continuous-improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Collaborate with Quality Engineering Manufacturing Warehouse Planning Supplier Quality and other partners to resolve inspection constraints and support business needs.
  • Support updates to IQC procedures work instructions job aids and training materials and promote a culture of quality compliance ownership and customer focus.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • At least 3 years of relevant quality inspection or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of incoming inspection nonconformance documentation and product release processes.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications inspection plans and supplier documentation.
  • Experience using common inspection and metrology tools preferred.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with systems such as SAP EtQ Agile Windchill or Microsoft Office preferred.
  • Ability to assign work manage priorities communicate clearly and escalate issues.
  • Prior experience training mentoring or providing work direction preferred.
  • Ability to work the swing shift schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. PST.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.


Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.


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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support Communication Compliance Management Controls Compliance Execution Focus ISO 9001 Persistence and Tenacity Problem Solving Quality Control (QC) Quality Control Testing Quality Standards Quality Systems Documentation Quality Validation Report Writing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Teamwork Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$69000.00 - $111090.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.


Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year
Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year


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