Quality Receiving Inspector – Medical Devices

Regulatory Jobs; Maple Plain (MN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Smith+Nebrew is seeking a Receiving Inspector to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for incoming materials in our medical device production environment. You will inspect, identify nonconforming items, and maintain audit-ready records.

Requires 2+ years in quality or receiving inspection, familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485, and ability to read drawings. The role supports production, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality or receiving inspection experience in medical devices or regulated industries.
• Understand FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection of incoming materials, components, and subassemblies.
• Inspect materials against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements using measurement tools.
• Approve or reject incoming materials and ensure correct identification, segregation, and status control.
• Support the timely release of materials to production while maintaining compliance with quality procedures.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready inspection records and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant inspection area.
• Support other operational activities as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Inspection planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision systems

Job description

Smith+Nebrew is seeking a Receiving Inspector to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for incoming materials in our medical device production environment. You will inspect, identify nonconforming items, and maintain audit-ready records.

Requires 2+ years in quality or receiving inspection, familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485, and ability to read drawings. The role supports production, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.