Lead Quality Inspector

ManpowerGroup; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector for a medical device client in the Saint Paul area. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily inspection activities, mentors technicians, and ensures incoming, in-process, and finished goods meet quality standards prior to release.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of regulated manufacturing inspection experience, strong coaching skills, and the ability to prioritize and drive continuous improvement within the department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or quality inspection certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Proficient with calipers and measuring devices.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of AQL, defect classification, and sampling plans.
• Documentation review and SOP compliance skills.
• Strong org, prioritization, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Inspection Department.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Quality Control Technicians.
• Manage inspection priorities and workflow for timely processing.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on medical device products.
• Conduct final quality reviews of inspection documentation before release.
• Verify lot traceability, labeling, and supporting documentation.
• Inspect raw materials and finished goods including sterile products.
• Use measurement tools to verify product conformance.
• Review drawings, specs, and inspection checklists.
• Apply AQL standards and classify defects (major/minor).
• Ensure inspection records meet quality system requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Communication

Prioritization

Coaching

Education

Associate degree or ASQ CQI CQT

Tools

Calipers

Inspection equipment

Job description

A medical device client of ours is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee the day-to-day flow of the inspection function while serving as a mentor and technical resource to the Quality Inspection team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality requirements before release.

The ideal candidate brings strong inspection experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices, along with a coaching mindset and the ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and support continuous improvement within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Inspection Department.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to a team of Quality Control Technicians.

• Manage inspection priorities and workflow to ensure timely processing of incoming materials and finished products.

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on medical device products and components.

• Conduct final quality reviews of inspection documentation prior to product release.

• Verify lot traceability, product identification, labeling, and supporting documentation.

• Inspect raw materials including pouches, cartons, implant components, and other product materials.

• Inspect finished goods, including sterile packaged products and instrument tray assemblies.

• Utilize hand measurement tools such as calipers and other inspection equipment to verify product conformance.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection checklists.

• Apply Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards and accurately identify major and minor defects.

• Ensure all inspection records are complete, accurate, and compliant with quality system requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or related field or Quality inspection certification (ASQ, CQI, CQT, or equivalent)

• Minimum of 5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience performing incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.

• Proficiency using inspection tools such as calipers and other measuring devices.

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.

• Working knowledge of AQL methodologies, defect classification, and sampling plans.

• Experience reviewing quality documentation and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to organize workloads, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple inspection activities simultaneously.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, coaching-oriented approach.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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