Med Device Quality Inspector — Hands-On QC & Impact

Nextern; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Family leave

Disability insurance

Taco Thursdays

Job summary

Nextern in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure quality and reliability of medical device components by performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections throughout the manufacturing process.

You will use a variety of inspection tools, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and support quality investigations and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment where quality truly matters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months in medical device manufacturing – Ideally, 1+ year.
• Ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans.
• Good organizational and communication.
• Basic mathematics.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• General computer operations (Excel, 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.
• Utilize measurement tools and equipment (e.g., pin gages, calipers, MicroVu, laser micrometers, pull testers) to verify physical dimensions and product attributes.
• Verify that all 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.

Skills

Reading & interpreting inspection/sam-

Organizational & communication

Basic mathematics

Detail oriented

Excel & Word

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pin gauges

Calipers

MicroVu

Laser micrometers

Pull testers

Job description

Nextern in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure quality and reliability of medical device components by performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections throughout the manufacturing process.

You will use a variety of inspection tools, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and support quality investigations and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment where quality truly matters.