Lead Quality Inspector

ManpowerGroup; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Lead Quality Inspector to oversee daily inspection operations and mentor the Quality Inspection team. This hands-on leadership role ensures incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality standards before release.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.

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 inspections on medical device products and components.
• Review inspection documentation prior to product release.
• Verify lot traceability, labeling, and supporting docs.
• Inspect raw materials and finished goods including sterile products.
• Utilize hand tools to verify conformance and review specs.

Skills

Leadership mentorship

Quality inspection

Documentation & records

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or quality inspection certification (ASQ, CQI, CQT)

Tools

Calipers

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.