Quality Inspection Lead in San Jose, California at Vantedge Medical

Quality Inspection Lead

Full-time | Permanent | Onsite

Day Shift | 6:00 am - 2:40 pm

Hourly | $32.00 - $36.00

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We specialize in the development and manufacturing of critical components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams collaborate across departments to solve problems, deliver precision, and support top global Medical OEMs. We are driven by the impact our products have on patients and their families, and we take pride in our work—while having fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:

Vantedge Medical is seeking a hands-on CMM/Sheet metal inspection Lead to guide the daily execution of inspection activities and support measurement integrity across the team. This role blends people leadership with technical oversight- ensuring inspection results are accurate, repeatable, and aligned with drawing intent, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.

The ideal candidate brings practical CMM/Sheet metal and measurement experience, enjoys mentoring inspectors, and can help bridge inspection data with manufacturing and engineering needs- without losing sight of throughput and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• CMM/Sheet metal and manual inspection workstreams, to meet production and shipment priorities.
• Assign and balance inspection workload based on schedules, inspection complexity, and resource capability.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance on:

1. CMM inspection results and basic program interpretation
2. GD&T intent and datum structure
3. Measurement strategy, fixturing, and repeatability considerations

• Act as the primary escalation point for inspection-related issues, including measurement discrepancies, drawing interpretation questions, and inspection escapes.
• Perform or support final inspections using CMMs and conventional measurement tools as needed to validate results or resolve open questions.
• Review inspection data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency—including CMM reports, first article / final inspection records, and customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure inspection documentation (travelers, inspection plans, DHRs/LHRs, certificates) is complete, accurate, and audit ready.
• Identify nonconformances or trends related to measurement variation, inspection methods, or drawing clarity, and support containment and follow-up actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to:

1. Clarify inspection intent,
2. Improve measurement methods
3. Close feedback loops from inspection data to the shop floor

• Support internal and external audits by providing clear inspection records, traceability, and measurement evidence.
• Train and mentor inspectors on inspection best practices, GD&T fundamentals, and effective use of CMM and measurement equipment.
• Promote good measurement discipline, 5S, organization, and safe operation of inspection equipment.
• Participate in root cause investigations where inspection data or measurement systems are contributing factors.

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical inspection or quality control within medical devices, precision machining, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and practical inspection methods.
• Comfortable using standard inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, optical/comparator systems, and vision inspection tools.
• Experience completing and reviewing inspection documentation, including final inspection records, NCRs, and related quality documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead by example, train inspectors, and support team development.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes, GMP, and quality system requirements such as ISO 13485 and/or ISO 9001.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ERP systems and/or electronic quality systems is a plus.
• Preferred: Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing, engineering, metrology, or a related field preferred.