Quality Control Inspector III

United Precision Corp.; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Job summary

United Precision Corp. in Washougal, WA, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector III to join our on-site Quality team.

You will inspect products, materials, and components to ensure conformance with specifications, perform routine checks, testing, and measurements, and support relentless quality output. The role collaborates with engineering and quality teams on APQP/PPAP, creates inspection plans, and maintains calibration data and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years in manufacturing, quality, metrology, or engineering.
• Ability to work constructively with others, dependability, effective verbal and written communication, heightened attention to detail and ability to follow through, and teamwork.
• Advanced blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Support the APQP process for new products.
• Perform product layouts as part of PPAP for new product launches.
• Create inspection plans.
• Collaborate with Quality Manager/Quality Engineer on MRB activities.
• Coordinate with engineering to validate processes and advise on quality stages for in-line inspection.
• Perform First Piece Verification and In-Process inspections to ensure accuracy and minimize downtime.
• Accept Raw Materials and Inspections using precision measuring devices and CMMs.
• Facilitate calibration of equipment requiring external validation.
• Ensure gages are up to date on calibration prior to production release.
• Maintain job files, production data, and calibration data for retention.
• Participate in product and process quality audits as directed.
• Support responsibilities from Quality Inspector I & II as needed.
• Other quality-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Advanced Blueprint Reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Inspection tools

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector III | Department: Quality | Reports to: Quality Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

United Precision Corporation is a dynamic, rapidly evolving team that welcomes team members for their unique skills, talents, and experience. Our rapid growth provides excellent ongoing opportunities for professional development and learning new skills. By staying hyper-focused on quality and adaptability throughout the company, our customers have come to rely on us for high-demand, high-precision aerospace and defense products.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Control Inspector III will inspect products, materials, and components to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications. This role involves conducting routine checks, testing, and measurements of machined and assembled goods to detect defects or deviations from design specifications. You will be a part of a Quality team dedicated to maintaining high-quality output to ensure overall customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new products.
• Perform product layouts as part of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new product launches.
• Create inspection plans.
• Work with the Quality Manager and Quality Engineer supporting MRB activities.
• Work with other departments, such as engineering, to help validate processes and advise on quality stages for in-line inspection.
• Perform product layouts as part of the First Piece Verification Process and In-Process inspections, working to achieve both accuracy and minimal downtime.
• Accept Raw Materials and Inspections using precision measuring devices and CMMs.
• Facilitate the calibration of equipment requiring external validation.
• Ensure gages for jobs are up to date on calibration prior to release to the production floor.
• Maintain job files, production data, and calibration data for product and data retention records.
• Participate in product and process quality audits as directed.
• Support responsibilities from both Quality Control Inspector I & II roles, as needed.
• Any other quality-related function as assigned by the Quality Manager or Quality Leads.

WHAT YOU BRING TO UPC:

Required

• High school diploma or GED required with 5+ years in the manufacturing, quality, metrology, or engineering industry
• Ability to work constructively with others, demonstrated dependability, effective verbal and written communication skills, heightened attention to detail and ability to follow through, and commitment to team & collaboration.
• Advanced Blueprint Reading

Preferred

• Beginner knowledge of auditing (AS9100, ISO9001, Internal).
• Working knowledge of inspection and CMM; knowledge of GD&T.
• Advanced knowledge of metrology/gaging.
• Advanced knowledge of quality tools and lab equipment.
• Advanced understanding of problem solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of inspection stamping processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary 80% of the time.
• Must be able to move about inside a warehouse and office to perform inspections, access files, office/warehouse machinery, etc.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Must operate office productivity equipment including computers, copy machines, and printers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed on-site in an office/warehouse environment with frequent interruptions and schedule variances based on business needs. No special coordination beyond normal mobility, handling of everyday objects and materials, and use of office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

Drug-Free Workplace: UPC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

This position is expected to be onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location

BENEFITS:

• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a safe, drug‑free work environment, and pre‑employment drug screening is required. Additionally, we are an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) compliant facility; as such, access to our facility (and employment) is restricted under ITAR regulations. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide information to determine their eligibility under ITAR requirements. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), or a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We will verify employment eligibility at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

COVID-19 considerations: We have implemented various protocols to maintain the safety and well‑being of our team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.11-$33.46 per hour, DOE

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding it, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand United Precision Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and that this job description is not an employment contract. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job. Management may add to or change the duties of the position at any time.