Temporary Quality Inspector (M-F 8A-4:30P)

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

nLIGHT has a temporary Quality Inspector position available at our Hillsboro, OR location. This temporary position offers a limited benefits package and is expected to last around 6 months. For those who excel in their roles, there is a possibility of transitioning to regular employment as opportunities arise. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable industry experience and potentially secure a long-term position within the company.

This role will perform sample inspection and measurement of incoming parts and paperwork to satisfy production requirements. This role supports first article inspection of new parts and/or parts from new suppliers. This position will record inspection results and initiate disposition of non-conforming parts.

Functions

• Daily routine is to inspect parts and material, according to the drawing specification and inspection requirement.
• Ensure the Supplier documents and labels meet with the Purchase Order and Quality Assurance Provisions, and the call out of the Industrial Standards.
• Ensure the inspection sampling process and inspection records are complete and compliant to the procedures.
• Create NCM when nonconformance is identified. Perform containment action and provide inspection support per MRB requests.
• Ensure inventory and transactions are accurate all the time. Be able to do the cycle counting
• Familiar with the inspection tools and their limitation, ensuring the measurement accuracy by choosing the right tools and inspection methods per documented requirement

Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred
• Experience with Inspection/measurement of precision mechanical and optical components/assemblies, and printed circuit board assemblies using micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, microscopes, optical comparators, Coordinate Measuring Machines, etc. required
• ERP system transactions knowledge required.
• Inspection of components for laser diode assemblies and fiber optics preferred
• ISO 9001 experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
• Understanding of basic quality terms, definitions and concepts
• Ability to use inspection equipment including CMM and identify/recognize measurement errors and initiate corrective actions
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs such as Excel, Access, etc.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to use a microscope
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Pay depends on qualifications
  • Quality Inspector I - $19.00 to $23.00/hr
  • Quality Inspector II - $21.00 to $25.00/hr

• Paid Sick Leave
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or HR@nlight.net.