Nextern

Designs and manufactures medical devices

Quality Inspector - Operations

Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeMaple Grove, MN, USA$22 - $35 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing inspection experience or equivalent.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering drawings in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Willingness to be flexible with day-to-day tasks as the organization requires.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

Use Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment to verify product conformance to mechanical and electrical acceptance requirements.
Use visual means to verify product conformance to the released specification revision.
Manage material flow based on urgent need or a first-in, first-out basis.
Communicate effectively with project teams and the inspection team regarding issues or failures during inspection.
Work independently and function as an effective team member.
Use multiple electronic systems for inspection logging, inventory movement, and non-conformance entry.
Perform data entry and/or report writing.
Approve Traveler Documents and/or Inspection documents.
Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Assure manufacturing product quality using visual criteria and Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment.
Assure product conformance to customer specifications, including dimensional, electrical, and visual workmanship standards, in accordance with drawings and specifications.
Review work orders (Travelers) for Good Documentation Practices and verify the correct revision of Manufacturing Procedures was used during manufacturing.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of equipment capability, accuracy, and resolution.
Ability to read a blueprint and determine appropriate inspection equipment.

Quality Inspector - Operations

Nextern · Maple Grove, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-28

Salary: USD 45,000–70,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Quality Assurance

Description

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.

This position is primarily responsible for assuring the quality of Manufacturing products using visual criteria, as well as Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment (IMTE). Visual inspection will be conducted on products in order to ensure product conformance to customer specifications. IMTE use may include calipers, pin gauges, micrometers, vision systems (Keyence, OGP, Micro-Vu), and other inspection equipment. This position assures product conformance for dimensional, electrical, and visual workmanship standards in accordance with drawings and specifications. Review of work orders (Travelers) for GDP (Good Documentation Practices) as well as verifying correct revision of MP (Manufacturing Procedures) were utilized during the manufacturing process. This position may be responsible for managing and monitoring material flow through the Manufacturing area.

First shift - Monday through Thursday, 5am to 3:30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses Inspection, Measurement, and Test Equipment to verify product conformance to mechanical and electrical acceptance requirements.
Uses visual means to verify product conformance to released specification revision.
Manages material flow based on urgent need or a first in first out basis.
Effective communication to project teams and inspection team regarding issues or failures during inspection.
Is self-motivated, able to work independently, and function as an effective team member.
Able to work in multiple electronic systems for inspection logging, inventory movement, and non-conformance entry.
Performs data entry and/or report writing.
Approve Traveler Documents and/or Inspection documents.
Demonstrates safe work habits, maintains clean and safe work area.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

2+ years of Manufacturing inspection experience or equivalent.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering drawings that are in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Willingness to be flexible with day to day tasks as the organization requires.
Strong organization skills
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) required.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of equipment capability, accuracy, and resolution.
Able to read a blueprint and determine appropriate inspection equipment.

Salary range: $22 to 35/hr based on skills and experience

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 backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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About the Company

Nextern

Designs and manufactures medical devices

Nextern designs and manufactures medical devices for equipment makers, with engineering and factory teams involved from early prototypes through production. Its work includes catheter-based instruments and electronic systems used in minimally invasive treatment and diagnostic procedures. Customers pay for development and contract manufacturing services, with project costs shaped by device complexity, materials and production scale. Its clinical markets include vascular and heart interventions and nerve stimulation, with services sold separately or as an integrated program. Founded in 2000 with industrial engineering roots, Nextern shifted to medical devices in 2016 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Maple Grove, MN
Founded: 2000

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