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QUALITY INSPECTOR

Tualatin, OR, USA

About the Role

Responsible for ensuring precision-machined components meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. Perform detailed inspections using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment. Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T to verify dimensional accuracy and tolerances. Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.


Document inspection results, maintain accurate quality records, and support traceability requirements. Identify nonconforming parts, initiate corrective actions, and collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes. Ensure adherence to company procedures and industry standards such as ISO or AS9100, while maintaining calibration of inspection tools and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities 

● Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspection of parts, components, assemblies,

and raw materials; documenting and communicating inspection results.


● Prepare First Article & In Process Inspection reports by utilizing precision handheld

measurement equipment and/or gauges.


● Review acceptance criteria defined by customer documents to ensure appropriate inspection

methods and to identify and document any drawing or specification errors.


● Provide feedback to the Quality Control Manager to define and deliver responses to

customer requests and inquiries related to product quality.


● Assist Quality Control Manager in defining and executing internal audits to ensure

compliance as well as developing and publishing procedures and work instructions relating

to internal processes and practices.


● Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Control Manager.

Requirements

● Minimum 1 year of experience serving as a quality control inspector or equivalent relevant

work experience.


● Calypso software experience


● Ability to run CMM with basic programming experience


● Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions independently.


● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to demonstrate attention

to detail in completing assignments and in communicating to internal and external

customers.


● Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, geometry, fractions, percentages, and ratios.


● Must be methodical, thorough, and a team player.


● Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

About the Company

Machine Sciences specializes in machining some of the most complex machined parts in the

aerospace, medical and defense industries (just to name a few!). We are a leader in cutting edge

innovation and work with some of the most advanced companies globally. We are growing rapidly

and looking for motivated individuals who are hungry to continually expand their knowledge base

and advance their career. We offer on the job training to anyone who is looking to develop their skill

set and highly encourage employees to reach outside their comfort zone.

Our Core Values

Machine Sciences takes our Core Values very seriously. You’ll thrive in our culture if these describe you:


- Humble

- Collaborative

- Hungry

- Smart

What We Offer

Machine Sciences takes pride in creating a culture for our employees that supports and fosters growth,

offers exciting challenges and promotes talent. Like our customers, innovation is in our DNA, and so we

invest in the latest and greatest machinery and technology and have hired some of the industry’s most

talented to learn from. As part of the Machine Sciences team, here are just a few of the perks you can

expect:


- A benefits package that includes top-rate medical, dental and vision plans

- Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and overtime opportunities

- Competitive compensation plans

- 401k Match

- A Culture Team that runs many employee events such as golf tournaments, bowling competitions,

monthly lunches etc.

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