Senior Incoming Inspection Supervisor

Medtronic

Senior Incoming Inspection Supervisor leading the incoming inspection team for Medtronic's Boulder location. Responsible for risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance in quality assurance processes.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management systems, inspection processes, and regulatory compliance within a medical device manufacturing environment. Proficient in leading teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring audit readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Management System ImprovementsMRB and NCMR Product ManagementLean Sigma and Continuous ImprovementRegulatory Audits and ComplianceData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Inspection ProcessesStatistical Process ControlDefect IdentificationQuality Metrics AnalysisProcess OptimizationBlueprint and Diagram InterpretationMeasuring Device UsageNonconforming Product DispositionRisk Burndown ActivitiesEfficiency Project Leadership

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingPersonnel Development

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Quality SystemsTesting EquipmentMeasuring DevicesInspection ChecklistsQuality Control Software

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 13485 KnowledgeLean Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingFDA RegulationsCAPA ProcessesAudit ReadinessContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads team in predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products.
Uses various measuring devices and testing equipment.
Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.
Assures smooth operating of the inspection unit, maintaining daily records and reports.
Prioritizes schedules based on product introduction and manufacturing schedules.
Makes recommendations for capital expenditures and manpower for inspection area.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards.
Drives risk burndown activities by identifying quality risks, recurring defects, inspection escapes, and process gaps.
Leads and supports Quality Management System improvements.
Leads efficiency projects focused on improving inspection throughput.
Maintains audit readiness for the inspection area.
Supports audit activities and inspection responses.
Oversees MRB activities and NCMR product management.
Partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive timely disposition of nonconforming material.
Monitors trends in defects, MRB, NCMR, rework, and inspection performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Requires 3+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a regulated medical device or FDA / ISO 13485 manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MRB, NCMR, CAPA, and nonconforming product disposition processes.
Experience supporting internal, external, customer, or regulatory audits and driving audit readiness activities.
Lean Sigma, continuous improvement, or process optimization experience with demonstrated efficiency gains.
Experience with electronic quality systems, and data-driven decision making using quality or inspection metrics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)