Quality Inspector Incoming Component

The Quality Inspector – Incoming Components ensures that all incoming materials and components meet established quality standards before they enter production. This role focuses on performing detailed inspections, documenting findings, and collaborating closely with the quality control team to maintain high levels of product quality and regulatory compliance in a modern cosmetic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming components and materials to verify they meet defined quality standards, specifications, and documentation requirements.
• Perform sampling and first article inspections on incoming components to confirm conformance before release to production.
• Conduct receiving inspections and document any non-conforming materials, defects, or discrepancies identified during inspection.
• Prepare, complete, and support non-conformance material reports, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of issues.
• Maintain accurate, organized records of inspections, sampling results, first article inspections, and quality findings.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to record, analyze, and report inspection data and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with the quality control and quality assurance teams to investigate issues, address concerns, and support corrective actions.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) during all inspection activities.
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other quality documentation to verify compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate inspection results clearly and professionally to relevant departments to support timely decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends in non-conformances and suggesting opportunities for process improvement.

• Previous experience in first article inspection or a closely related quality inspection role.
• Hands-on experience with sampling, receiving inspection, and inspection of incoming components.
• Practical experience preparing or working with non-conformance material reports.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and discrepancies in components and documentation.
• Analytical skills to interpret inspection results, COAs, and quality data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ability to follow and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) consistently.
• Knowledge of general quality control and quality assurance principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with a quality control team and cross-functional partners.

• Experience working in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Certificates of Analysis (COA) and their role in quality verification.
• Comfort working with inspection tools, sampling methods, and documentation systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to component and product quality.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inspections and documentation tasks.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement and support a culture of quality.

This position operates within both lab and production environments in a state-of-the-art cosmetic manufacturing facility that uses modern, advanced equipment. The role follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays and overtime as needed to support production demands. The work involves time on the production floor inspecting incoming components and time in a lab or office setting to complete documentation, data entry, and reporting. The environment emphasizes adherence to GMP, GLP, SOPs, and high quality standards, offering opportunities to grow within multiple departments in a rapidly expanding organization.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Moorpark,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $22 - $24