03 - Support, Quality 3

Celestica; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is hiring a Final QC Inspector in Portland, Oregon. This role involves the verification of finished products against quality standards before shipping, ensuring compliance and supporting improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a strong understanding of quality requirements and experience in similar environments.

The position requires attention to detail, knowledge of IPC standards, and the ability to work effectively within a manufacturing team. Ideal applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, preferably with additional technical certification.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in Quality Assurance or Control, ideally in electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to perform inspections and document findings.
• Familiar with product quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and electrical/mechanical inspections.
• Initiate non-conformance reports for defects.
• Document inspection results and findings.

Skills

Understanding of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Familiarity with AQL sampling plans

Basic quality tools understanding

Proficiency in measurement tools

Effective communication skills

Strong reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality Control

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Summary

The Final QC Inspector is responsible for conducting the final verification and inspection of finished products to ensure they meet all company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications before shipping. This role involves maintaining strict quality control processes, analyzing defects, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Detailed Description

• Perform final visual and electrical/mechanical inspections on finished goods, sub‑assemblies, and packaged products.
• Review defects found during the inspection process, initiate non‑conformance reports in the Quality portal, and work with the production team and quality engineer(s) for correction and resolution.
• Interpret test results and compare them against established specifications, cosmetic specs, and control limits.
• Ensure products meet standard workmanship requirements, including proper packaging, labeling, cosmetics, and correct customer order counts.
• Stop the production line and escalated severe quality incidents to the Quality Manager or Quality Engineer as necessary.
• Accurately document inspection findings, test data, and non‑conformances in quality logs or digital tracking systems.
• Ensure proper document control and record practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Understanding of specific product quality requirements, particularly industry standards like IPC‑A‑610 and IPC‑A‑620, as well as general workmanship and cosmetic specifications.
• Strong knowledge of general manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) sampling plan procedures.
• Understanding of basic quality tools and ISO Standards.
• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools and equipment utilized in the process (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with various cross‑functional teams, including production and engineering.
• Strong reading comprehension for understanding standard test methods, protocols, and work‑related documents.

Physical Demands

• Duties may include repetitive lifting of light objects (under 5 kg.), repetitive lifting of heavy objects (over 5 kg.), repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding), carrying, pushing or pulling light objects, (under 5 kg.), carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects (over 5 kg.), crouching, climbing, sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens, precise eye/hand coordination, sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents.
• The job is typically performed in generally good conditions, with occasional exposure to specialized manufacturing environments such as cleanrooms, which requires standard cleanroom gowning.
• Duties require sustained visual concentration on small areas, monitors/screens, numbers, and technical documentation.

Typical Experience

1 to 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control, preferably within a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing or precision fabrication environment.

Typical Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An Associate’ degree or technical certification in Quality Control, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compliance Information

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.