Sr. Quality Inspector

Tecomet, Inc; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet, Inc in Manchester, NH is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector to oversee inspections, mentor junior inspectors, and ensure products meet regulatory and customer requirements.

You will lead inspections of medical devices and components across production, document results, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of quality systems and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering/manufacturing.
• 6 years in an inspection role with at least 2 years in a lead position in medical device manufacturing.
• Strong math skills for fractions/decimals in imperial and metric systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex inspections of medical devices and components at all stages of production, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and quality control techniques.
• Document inspection results and any defects / non-conformances detected.
• Follow company procedures to perform routine quality checks.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and improve yield.

Skills

Inspection expertise

Lead/mentoring

Measurement accuracy

Medical device knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Associate degree in engineering/manufacturing or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

SPC software

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Quality Inspector is a senior role within the quality team, responsible for overseeing inspections, mentoring junior inspectors, and ensuring all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer requirements. This position involves leading inspections of critical products and processes, managing complex quality issues, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Sr. Quality Inspector plays a key role in evaluating and releasing new products. The position requires expert-level knowledge quality systems, regulatory standard, leadership skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects.

• Lead and perform complex inspections of medical devices and components at all stages of production, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional presence while representing quality assurance with production teams.
• Verify conformance to specifications using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Document inspection results and any defects / non-conformances detected.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and quality control techniques.
• Follow company procedures to perform routine quality checks.
• Lead efforts in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving yield, and enhancing overall product quality.
• Ensure that inspection equipment is calibrated and properly maintained before use.
• Assist with the identification of non-conforming products and initiate corrective actions.
• Work with production teams to identify potential areas for improvement and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct first piece inspections for quality and appearance in a timely and organized fashioned.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex inspections of medical devices and components at all stages of production, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional presence while representing quality assurance with production teams.
• Verify conformance to specifications using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Document inspection results and any defects / non-conformances detected.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and quality control techniques.
• Follow company procedures to perform routine quality checks.
• Lead efforts in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving yield, and enhancing overall product quality.
• Ensure that inspection equipment is calibrated and properly maintained before use.
• Assist with the identification of non-conforming products and initiate corrective actions.
• Work with production teams to identify potential areas for improvement and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct first piece inspections for quality and appearance in a timely and organized fashioned.

Credentials/Experience

Qualification Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent work experience
• Six (6) years of experience in an inspection role, with at least 2 years in a lead position preferably in medical device manufacturing
• Strong math skills to work with fractions and decimals in the imperial and metric measurement systems

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency with inspection equipment and software, including statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
• Expertise in advanced inspection techniques, statistical analysis, and quality control methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and company procedures.
• Above average skill in Microsoft Office, entering data accurately and repeatably.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.