Quality Inspector
Nextern
Summary
NPX Medical is a division of Nextern — a global, vertically integrated medical device development and manufacturing platform. We specialize in precision metal components and assemblies, with deep expertise in nitinol engineered components, precision laser cutting and processing, and advanced catheter technologies.
Job description
This position will be primarily responsible for receiving, in-process, and final inspection of medical device components used in and manufactured by NPX. This position will also be responsible for assisting in Quality investigations and testing as required.
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
- Perform duties with minimal to moderate supervision
- 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
Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing, including previous inspection 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)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing, including previous inspection 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)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Days
- Birthday Holiday
- Lifetime Membership Subsidy
- Wellness Resources
- Life Insurance
- Family Leave
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Taco Thursdays
Company overview
Nextern is a collaborative medical device company that specializes in end-to-end medical device product design, development, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the company operates as a strategic partner for innovators, clinicians, and device companies seeking to accelerate their commercial success. Nextern brings an unmatched core competence in medical device engineering, with expertise spanning from initial concept through full-scale production. The company's capabilities include catheter design, structural heart technologies, neurostimulation systems, wireless connected devices, and surgical robotics. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration, Nextern maintains global manufacturing facilities across the United States, Costa Rica, Vietnam, and China, providing flexible production solutions tailored to specific client requirements. The company's unique business model treats clients as collaborators rather than customers, investing in design and development services to build long-term manufacturing partnerships. Nextern's technical expertise covers advanced materials including Nitinol, stainless steel, platinum iridium, and other biocompatible alloys, with specialized capabilities in laser cutting, welding, braiding, and post-processing for complex medical device applications.