Mechanical Quality Inspector

Madden Industrial Craftsmen Inc.; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick Leave

401K with Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Madden Industrial Craftsmen Inc. seeks a senior Mechanical Quality Inspector for a long-term swing shift role in Tigard, OR, focusing on advanced inspection and leadership within a plastics manufacturing setting. You will oversee FAIRs, GD&T interpretation, and ISO 9001 compliance while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 5–8+ years in mechanical inspection, expertise in CMM/FARO, and mentoring junior inspectors. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years of mechanical inspection experience in machining and/or fabrication environments.
• Proficient in hand measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, bore gages.
• Strong drawing interpretation and inspection execution.
• FAIR inspection and reporting experience.
• Knowledge of RMA processes, traceability, and part marking.
• Experience with Optical comparator operation and programming.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems; advanced GD&T.
• Calibration and traceability ownership/support.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex first article (FAIR), in-process, final, and receiving inspections on machined and fabricated components.
• Interpret and validate compliance to complex engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Apply advanced GD&T principles to verify form, fit, and function of precision components.
• Inspect complex geometries using advanced metrology methods including CMM and FARO programming and execution.
• Develop inspection strategies for tight tolerance and high-risk features.
• Perform and support weld inspections (AWS) and specialized inspections where applicable.
• Review and redline drawings and travelers to ensure clarity and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015.
• Lead and participate in internal audits, ensuring process adherence and identifying gaps.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and improve inspection records, FAIR documentation, and traceability systems.
• Assist in the creation and revision of Work Instructions (WI) and Operational Method Sheets (OMS).
• Serve as a Level II Trainer, mentoring and developing Level I and II inspectors.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

CMM/FARO operation

First article inspection

Weld inspections AWS

Audit leadership

Quality system compliance

Training/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or degree preferred

Tools

CMM

FARO

Optical comparator

Job description

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Mechanical Quality Inspector for a long-term swing shift role with plastics manufacturing company located in Tigard, OR. The Level III Mechanical Quality Inspector is a senior technical and leadership role responsible for advanced inspection, GD&T interpretation, quality system compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position ensures product conformity to engineering and customer requirements while supporting and strengthening the organization’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).

Pay: $27+

Mechanical Quality Inspector Responsibilities:

• Perform complex first article (FAIR), in-process, final, and receiving inspections on machined and fabricated components
• Interpret and validate compliance to complex engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Apply advanced GD&T principles to verify form, fit, and function of precision components
• Inspect complex geometries using advanced metrology methods including CMM and FARO programming and execution
• Develop inspection strategies for tight tolerance and high-risk features
• Perform and support weld inspections (AWS) and specialized inspections where applicable
• Review and redline drawings and travelers to ensure clarity and manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015
• Lead and participate in internal audits, ensuring process adherence and identifying gaps
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis
• Maintain and improve inspection records, FAIR documentation, and traceability systems
• Assist in the creation and revision of Work Instructions (WI) and Operational Method Sheets (OMS)
• Serve as a Level II Trainer, mentoring and developing Level I and II inspectors

Mechanical Quality Inspector Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or degree preferred 5–8+ years of mechanical inspection experience in machining and/or fabrication environments
• Proficient in all hand measuring tools: Calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, bore gages
• Strong drawing interpretation and inspection execution
• FAIR inspection and reporting experience
• Knowledge of RMA processes, traceability, and part marking
• Experience with: Optical comparator (operation & programming)
• CMM/FARO operation
• In-process, receiving, and production inspection
• Intermediate GD&T (demonstrated)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems
• Advanced GD&T (Demonstrated Skills)
• Advanced CMM/FARO Programming and inspection strategy development
• Internal auditing experience (ISO 9001)
• Calibration and traceability ownership/support

Benefits:

• $27/hr+
• Medical
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K with Match
• Paid Holidays