Quality Inspector
Nextern · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 22 – 25 a hour
Posted Sep 21, 2026
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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 Inspecto r 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…