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≈ $60k – $153k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Maple Grove)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Nextern scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nextern is a medical device contract development and manufacturing company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering product development, device manufacturing, precision components and consulting for OEMs. After starting as an industrial components partner, it shifted to medical electromechanical systems in 2016, expanded to Vietnam in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2021, acquired NPX Precision Technologies in 2022, and runs ISO 13485 certified plants in the US and Asia. Openings include production operators and supervisors in Costa Rica, molding engineers in Vietnam, manufacturing, process and catheter engineers, software engineers, quality systems and project managers.

NPX Medical is a division of Nextern - a global, vertically integrated medical device development and manufacturing platform. We specialize in precision metal components and assemblies, with deep expertise in nitinol engineered components, precision laser cutting and processing, and advanced catheter technologies. Our engineers bring decades of combined experience - from R&D and rapid prototyping through full commercial production

This position will be primarily responsible for receiving, in-process, and final inspection of medical device components used in and manufactured by NPX. This position will also be responsible for assisting in Quality investigations and testing as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support and perform inspection and testing of materials and products from incoming material through final assembly, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards
  • Conduct visual, dimensional, and/or functional inspections of raw materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and applicable quality standards
  • Perform duties with minimal to moderate supervision
  • Utilize measurement tools and equipment (e.g., pin gages, calipers, MicroVu, laser micrometers, pull testers) to verify physical dimensions and product attributes
  • Verify that all measurement equipment is within current calibration status
  • Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials
  • Complete quality records, reports, and documentation in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
  • Apply and follow established sampling plans
  • Participate in problem-solving activities and contribute to process and product evaluations for continuous improvement
  • Provide data, analysis, and support to cross-functional teams as needed
  • Support site objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory

Requirements

Required:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing, including previous inspection experience
  • Ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans
  • Good organizational and communication
  • Basic mathematics
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • General computer operations (e.g. Excel, Word)

Salary range: 22-26/hr depending on skills and experience

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
  • Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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