Lead Quality Inspector

Lead Quality Inspector

A medical device client of ours is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee the day-to-day flow of the inspection function while serving as a mentor and technical resource to the Quality Inspection team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality requirements before release.

The ideal candidate brings strong inspection experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices, along with a coaching mindset and the ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and support continuous improvement within the department.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Inspection Department.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to a team of Quality Control Technicians.
• Manage inspection priorities and workflow to ensure timely processing of incoming materials and finished products.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on medical device products and components.
• Conduct final quality reviews of inspection documentation prior to product release.
• Verify lot traceability, product identification, labeling, and supporting documentation.
• Inspect raw materials including pouches, cartons, implant components, and other product materials.
• Inspect finished goods, including sterile packaged products and instrument tray assemblies.
• Utilize hand measurement tools such as calipers and other inspection equipment to verify product conformance.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection checklists.
• Apply Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards and accurately identify major and minor defects.
• Ensure all inspection records are complete, accurate, and compliant with quality system requirements.

A medical device client of ours is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee the day-to-day flow of the inspection function while serving as a mentor and technical resource to the Quality Inspection team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet quality requirements before release.

The ideal candidate brings strong inspection experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices, along with a coaching mindset and the ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and support continuous improvement within the department.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Inspection Department.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to a team of Quality Control Technicians.
• Manage inspection priorities and workflow to ensure timely processing of incoming materials and finished products.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on medical device products and components.
• Conduct final quality reviews of inspection documentation prior to product release.
• Verify lot traceability, product identification, labeling, and supporting documentation.
• Inspect raw materials including pouches, cartons, implant components, and other product materials.
• Inspect finished goods, including sterile packaged products and instrument tray assemblies.
• Utilize hand measurement tools such as calipers and other inspection equipment to verify product conformance.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection checklists.
• Apply Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards and accurately identify major and minor defects.
• Ensure all inspection records are complete, accurate, and compliant with quality system requirements.

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or related field or Quality inspection certification (ASQ, CQI, CQT, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience performing incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Proficiency using inspection tools such as calipers and other measuring devices.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Working knowledge of AQL methodologies, defect classification, and sampling plans.
• Experience reviewing quality documentation and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workloads, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple inspection activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, coaching-oriented approach.