Lead Quality Inspector

manpowe; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Medical Device Company in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee the day-to-day flow of the inspection function and mentor the Quality Inspection team. This is a hands-on leadership role ensuring incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality requirements before release.

The ideal candidate will have strong inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices), plus a coaching mindset, the ability to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or QA inspection certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Proficiency with calipers and measurement tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily Inspection Department activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Quality Control Technicians.
• Manage inspection priorities and workflow for materials and finished goods.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on medical device products.
• Ensure inspection documentation and records meet quality system requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching/Mentoring

Prioritization

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or QA inspection certification

Tools

Calipers

Inspection tools

Job description

Posted 4 days ago Full Time Less than 10 applies

Saint Paul, MN 55128

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.