Job Description
Job DescriptionQuality Inspection Team Leadfitchburg, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Why Join Micron Solutions?
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
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
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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