Tecomet, Inc
Senior Quality Inspector – Tecomet, Inc
The Sr. Quality Inspector is a senior role within the quality team, responsible for overseeing inspections, mentoring junior inspectors, and ensuring all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer requirements. This position involves leading inspections of critical products and processes, managing complex quality issues, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Sr. Quality Inspector plays a key role in evaluating and releasing new products. The position requires expert‑level knowledge of quality systems, regulatory standards, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Principal Responsibilities
Lead and perform complex inspections of medical devices and components at all stages of production, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
Maintain a positive and professional presence while representing quality assurance with production teams.
Verify conformance to specifications using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Document inspection results and any defects or non‑conformances detected.
Mentor and train junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and quality control techniques.
Follow company procedures to perform routine quality checks.
Lead efforts in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving yield, and enhancing overall product quality.
Ensure that inspection equipment is calibrated and properly maintained before use.
Assist with the identification of non‑conforming products and initiate corrective actions.
Work with production teams to identify potential areas for improvement and support quality improvement initiatives.
Conduct first‑piece inspections for quality and appearance in a timely and organized fashion.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent work experience.
Six (6) years of experience in an inspection role, with at least 2 years in a lead position preferably in medical device manufacturing.
Strong mathematical skills to work with fractions and decimals in both imperial and metric measurement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency with inspection equipment and software, including statistical process control (SPC) tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
Expertise in advanced inspection techniques, statistical analysis, and quality control methodologies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to follow instructions and company procedures.
Above‑average skill in Microsoft Office, entering data accurately and repeatably.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand and finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements N/A
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
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Principal Responsibilities
Lead and perform complex inspections of medical devices and components at all stages of production, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
Maintain a positive and professional presence while representing quality assurance with production teams.
Verify conformance to specifications using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Document inspection results and any defects or non‑conformances detected.
Mentor and train junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and quality control techniques.
Follow company procedures to perform routine quality checks.
Lead efforts in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving yield, and enhancing overall product quality.
Ensure that inspection equipment is calibrated and properly maintained before use.
Assist with the identification of non‑conforming products and initiate corrective actions.
Work with production teams to identify potential areas for improvement and support quality improvement initiatives.
Conduct first‑piece inspections for quality and appearance in a timely and organized fashion.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent work experience.
Six (6) years of experience in an inspection role, with at least 2 years in a lead position preferably in medical device manufacturing.
Strong mathematical skills to work with fractions and decimals in both imperial and metric measurement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency with inspection equipment and software, including statistical process control (SPC) tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
Expertise in advanced inspection techniques, statistical analysis, and quality control methodologies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to follow instructions and company procedures.
Above‑average skill in Microsoft Office, entering data accurately and repeatably.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand and finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements N/A
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
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