IQA/FQA Inspector: Incoming & Final QA

Photon Kinetics, Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon Kinetics, Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking an IQA/FQA Inspector to perform incoming quality inspection on purchased materials and final inspection on assemblies prior to shipment.

This hands-on role sits at the intersection of supplier quality and customer protection, requiring meticulous documentation, calibrated tools, and attention to detail in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of quality inspection in manufacturing environment with precision equipment/electronics/fiber optics preferred.
• Experience with incoming material inspection and final product acceptance testing.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, go/no-go gauges.
• Working knowledge of AQL sampling plans and lot acceptance procedures.
• Experience with MRB processes and non-conformance documentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs regularly.
• Manual dexterity for precision measurement and inspection tool operation.
• Visual acuity for detailed inspection (corrected vision acceptable).
• US work eligibility and ability to pass background check.
• Willingness to work overtime to support shipping schedules.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials per IQA procedures and sampling plans.
• Execute AQL-based sampling plans by lot size and inspection level.
• Identify and flag fiber optic components for correct specification conformance.
• Track and report incoming rejection rate trends to the Quality lead.
• Perform final quality inspection on completed units before release to shipping.
• Verify traceability and documentation completeness for all inspected items.
• Report FQA first-pass yield and escalate recurring failure patterns.
• Initiate and process MRB dispositions with documentation of options and outcomes.
• Support supplier corrective action requests with inspection data and evidence.
• Flag trends in inspections to the Quality lead.

Skills

Precision measurement tools

AQL sampling plans

MRB processes

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Overtime availability

Standing for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in quality technology or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

Photon Kinetics, Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking an IQA/FQA Inspector to perform incoming quality inspection on purchased materials and final inspection on assemblies prior to shipment.

This hands-on role sits at the intersection of supplier quality and customer protection, requiring meticulous documentation, calibrated tools, and attention to detail in a precision manufacturing environment.