Quality Inspection Team Lead

$35-$42/Hour Overtime Opportunity | Fitchburg, MA | Medical Device Manufacturing

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

Inspection Team Leadership & Coordination

• 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

Mechanical Inspection & Quality Operations

• 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

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• 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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

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Salary : $35 - $42