Quality Inspector - Operations

Nextern; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND

Birthday Holiday!

Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Welln…

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Taco Thursdays!!!

Job summary

Nextern is seeking a qualified Manufacturing Inspector to ensure the quality of medical device products. The role emphasizes visual inspection and IMTE verification across the manufacturing floor, with emphasis on GDP-compliant documentation and accurate revision control.

You will verify conformance to mechanical and electrical specs, manage material flow, and collaborate with project teams to resolve issues while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing inspection experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, inspection criteria, and English drawings.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Willingness to be flexible with day-to-day tasks as the organization requires.
• Strong organization skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Uses Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment to verify product conformance to mechanical and electrical acceptance requirements.
• Uses visual means to verify product conformance to released specification revision.
• Manages material flow based on urgent need or a first in first out basis.
• Effective communication to project teams and inspection team regarding issues or failures during inspection.
• Is self-motivated, able to work independently, and function as an effective team member.
• Able to work in multiple electronic systems for inspection logging, inventory movement, and non-conformance entry.
• Performs data entry and/or report writing.
• Approve Traveler Documents and/or Inspection documents.
• Demonstrates safe work habits, maintains clean and safe work area.

Skills

Manufacturing inspection

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision systems

Inspection logging software

GDP documentation

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.

This position is primarily responsible for assuring the quality of Manufacturing products using visual criteria, as well as Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment (IMTE). Visual inspection will be conducted on products in order to ensure product conformance to customer specifications. IMTE use may include calipers, pin gauges, micrometers, vision systems (Keyence, OGP, Micro‑Vu), and other inspection equipment. This position assures product conformance for dimensional, electrical, and visual workmanship standards in accordance with drawings and specifications. Review of work orders (Travelers) for GDP (Good Documentation Practices) as well as verifying correct revision of MP (Manufacturing Procedures) were utilized during the manufacturing process. This position may be responsible for managing and monitoring material flow through the Manufacturing area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment to verify product conformance to mechanical and electrical acceptance requirements.
• Uses visual means to verify product conformance to released specification revision.
• Manages material flow based on urgent need or a first in first out basis.
• Effective communication to project teams and inspection team regarding issues or failures during inspection.
• Is self‑motivated, able to work independently, and function as an effective team member.
• Able to work in multiple electronic systems for inspection logging, inventory movement, and non‑conformance entry.
• Performs data entry and/or report writing.
• Approve Traveler Documents and/or Inspection documents.
• Demonstrates safe work habits, maintains clean and safe work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 2+ years of Manufacturing inspection experience or equivalent.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering drawings that are in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co‑workers and managers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Willingness to be flexible with day to day tasks as the organization requires.
• Strong organization skills
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of equipment capability, accuracy, and resolution.
• Able to read a blueprint and determine appropriate inspection equipment.

Salary range: $22 to 35/hr based on skills and experience

• 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!!!

Nexternis 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.