Quality Inspector

Nextern • Maple Grove, MN

21d • $22 - $26

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is primarily responsible for receiving, in-process, and final inspection of medical device components used in and manufactured by NPX Medical, a division of Nextern. The position also assists with Quality investigations and testing as required. The role performs inspection and testing from incoming material through final assembly, verifies compliance with specifications and quality standards, and completes quality records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices. The inspector works with minimal to moderate supervision and supports cross-functional teams and site objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in medical device manufacturing, including previous inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Basic mathematics.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• General computer operations skills, such as Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support and perform inspection and testing of materials and products from incoming material through final assembly, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and/or functional inspections of raw materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Perform duties with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Use measurement tools and equipment, including pin gages, calipers, MicroVu, laser micrometers, and pull testers, to verify physical dimensions and product attributes.
• Verify that measurement equipment is within current calibration status.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials.
• Complete quality records, reports, and documentation in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
• Apply and follow established sampling plans.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and contribute to process and product evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Provide data, analysis, and support to cross-functional teams as needed.
• Support site objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Assist in Quality investigations and testing as required.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, personal days, and birthday holiday.
• Lifetime Membership Subsidy and wellness resources.
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Family leave (maternity and paternity).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Taco Thursdays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED