Quality Inspector

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

At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity. Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world‑class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single‑use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.

NPX is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our team! In this hands‑on role, you’ll help ensure the quality and reliability of medical device components by performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections throughout the manufacturing process.

You’ll work with a variety of inspection and measurement tools, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and support quality investigations and continuous improvement efforts. If you’re detail‑oriented, organized, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where quality truly matters, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with NPX.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 6 months in medical device manufacturing – Ideally, 1+ year of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans
• Good organizational and communication
• Basic mathematics
• Detail oriented and organized
• General computer operations (e.g., Excel, Word)

Salary Range - $22.00-$25.00 hourly depending on skills and ability

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
• Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.