Quality Inspection Team Lead (01420)

Quality Inspection Team Lead fitchburg, MA 01420

Quality Inspection Team Lead

Are you an experienced quality professional with a passion for mechanical inspection, metrology, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where you can use your technical expertise while helping guide and support a team?

Micron Solutions is seeking an Inspection Team Lead to provide technical leadership for our Inspection team while remaining actively involved in daily inspection activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled inspector who enjoys solving complex quality challenges, mentoring others, and supporting the production of critical medical device and precision-manufactured components.

As a working lead, you will serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical inspection, measurement techniques, blueprint interpretation, and GD&T while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Compensation

$35.00 - $42.00 per hour based on experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

Overtime opportunities may be available based on business and production needs

Compensation may exceed the posted range for exceptional candidates with extensive inspection, metrology, and regulated manufacturing experience

Why Join Micron Solutions?

Competitive pay of $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Overtime opportunities available

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Career advancement and professional development

Stable, growing medical device and precision manufacturing company

Collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

About Micron Solutions

Micron Solutions is a multifaceted contract manufacturing organization specializing in thermoplastic injection molding, precision machining and finishing, silver-plated medical sensors for disposable electrodes, and assembly of medical device components.

From concept to commercialization, our 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts provides customers with comprehensive manufacturing solutions across highly regulated industries.

Position Summary

The Inspection Team Lead is a hands-on quality professional responsible for coordinating daily inspection activities and providing technical leadership to the Inspection team. This role serves as a working lead, performing mechanical inspections while helping ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and quality objectives are achieved.

This position acts as a technical resource for inspection methods, metrology, blueprint interpretation, GD&T, and quality documentation. The Inspection Team Lead also serves as a backup to the Quality Supervisor, supporting departmental continuity and day-to-day operations as needed.

What You'll Do

Coordinate daily inspection priorities and workflow to support production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Quality Inspectors regarding inspection methods, measurement techniques, and interpretation of specifications and drawings

Serve as the primary resource for inspection-related questions and quality concerns

Support training and development of inspectors on inspection equipment, procedures, and quality system requirements

Promote a culture of quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Serve as a liaison between Inspection, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure effective communication and issue resolution

Act as backup to the Quality Supervisor by assisting with workflow coordination, communication of departmental priorities, escalation of quality concerns, and day-to-day team support activities during periods of absence

Perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment and established inspection methods

Utilize advanced inspection and metrology equipment, including:

• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
• Vision Systems
• Optical Comparators
• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Pin Gages
• Indicators and other precision measurement tools

Interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and GD&T requirements to verify product conformance

Review Device History Records (DHRs) and associated quality documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

Coordinate and support inspection activities to ensure products meet customer specifications and operational requirements

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to achieve production and quality objectives

Assist in the investigation and disposition of nonconforming materials and products

Participate in root cause investigations and CAPA activities

Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and quality documentation

Support new product introductions, validations, and manufacturing transfers by providing inspection and quality expertise

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Vision Systems

Optical Comparators

Micrometers

Calipers

Pin Gages

Indicators and other precision measurement tools

Identify, recommend, and support process improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency

Assist in the development, review, and implementation of inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation

Monitor quality trends and communicate concerns, risks, and improvement opportunities to Quality leadership

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with corrective actions

Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, customer, and company quality system requirements

Maintain accurate quality records, databases, reports, and supporting documentation

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 5 years of mechanical inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Advanced proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation

Strong hands-on experience using precision measurement and metrology equipment

Experience with CMMs, Vision Systems, Optical Comparators, and related inspection technologies - Hexagon / PC-DMIS, Keyence and Mitutoyo preferred

Experience reviewing Device History Records (DHRs), quality records, and manufacturing documentation

Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead by example and coordinate team activities without direct supervisory responsibility

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems

Associate degree, technical certification, or related education

Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and GMP requirements

Experience supporting audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

You are a highly skilled mechanical inspector who enjoys being the technical expert others rely on for guidance. You are comfortable working in a regulated manufacturing environment, thrive on solving quality challenges, and lead through expertise, collaboration, and example.

If you're ready to take the next step in your quality career while making a meaningful impact on the manufacture of high-quality medical device components, we'd love to hear from you.

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Compensation details: 35-42 Hourly Wage

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