First Article QA Inspector - Precision & Quality Expert

Manpower, Inc.; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Milwaukie, Oregon. The role focuses on First Article and First Piece Inspections to ensure parts meet engineering specs before production.

You will document findings and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to verify compliance. The position emphasizes inspecting with calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and related devices, plus supporting root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant documentation experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on dimensional inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Experience with calibrated inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good documentation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: AS9102 First Article Inspection familiarity; PC-DMIS/InspectionXpert experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article and First Piece Inspections; document results.
• Generate detailed inspection reports and seek engineering approval.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Maintain inspection logs and accurate status reporting.
• Assist manufacturing teams with inspections when compliance concerns arise.
• Analyze results and communicate findings to stakeholders; support root cause investigations.
• Operate precision measuring equipment and assist with CMM usage as needed.
• Maintain inventory of inspection tools and support safety training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Air Gauges

Go/No-Go Gauges

CMMs

PC-DMIS

InspectionXpert

CMM programming

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Milwaukie, Oregon. The role focuses on First Article and First Piece Inspections to ensure parts meet engineering specs before production.

You will document findings and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to verify compliance. The position emphasizes inspecting with calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and related devices, plus supporting root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts.