Quality Inspector Lead - 1st Shift

Velosity; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holidays

Paid parental leave

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Velosity Brooklyn Park is seeking a Quality Inspector Lead to oversee inspection priorities and training for the quality lab. This role ensures that incoming, in-process, and final inspections meet established quality plans, with authority to initiate holds and investigate nonconformances within the ERP system.

The position is on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a competitive pay range plus a quarterly bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Certificate-Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of Quality experience in medical device or component manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic Quality Systems (nonconformance, equipment calibration).
• Knowledge of inspection standards.
• Ability to read and write in English; follow work instructions.
• Ability to use a computer and hand tools.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define critical inspection priorities with Planning and Operations.
• Oversee training of other inspectors and ensure lab training coverage.
• Perform all aspects of the Quality Inspector role (incoming, in-process, lot acceptance) and manage nonconformance records.
• Quarantine product within ERP system and ensure proper disposition.

Skills

Quality experience

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Computer use

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Quality systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED-General Studies

Job description

Velosity Brooklyn Park is searching for a Quality Inspector Lead to support our manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, MN. The Quality Inspector Lead is responsible for ensuring the overall execution quality plans, sampling plans, and control plans for incoming, in process, and final inspection requirements. This position is responsible for defining work priorities within the lab, as well as leading training for other inspectors. When required, the position will initiate material hold, nonconformance investigation, and execute approved material dispositions.

This is an on-site position.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

Pay Range: $25.00-$33.00. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Brooklyn Park is a cutting-edge medical parts manufacturer that enhances speed and cuts costs by engineering efficient processes.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual Dress Code

Essential Duties:

• Work with Planning and Operations to define critical inspection priorities. Follow dispatch reports or other inspection priority lists to ensure inspections meet delivery expectations.
• Primarily responsible for the training of other inspectors. Oversee all training provided in the quality inspection areas/labs.
• Perform all aspects of the Quality Inspector role when required (incoming receiving, in-process inspection, lot acceptance). Initiate QS nonconformance records and ensure product is properly quarantined within the production management/ERP system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Certificate-Machine Trades or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of Quality experience, preferably in a Medical Device or Component manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of basic Quality Systems (nonconformance, equipment calibration)
• Knowledge and understanding of inspection standards
• Ability to read, write in English, comprehend and follow work instructions.
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to use hand tools
• Good manual dexterity and visual ability with high attention to detail

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm