Quality Control Technician

Giga Energy; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy seeks a Quality Technician to bridge our supply chain, manufacturing floor, and customers by ensuring parts and finished energy systems meet exact specifications. You will inspect incoming components, document results, and verify shipments are complete and compliant from our Long Beach facility.

The role requires 2+ years in quality control within manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and hands-on use of inspection tools, ERP systems, and QA documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality control, inspection, or shipping/receiving in manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Proficient with inspection tools (calipers, gauges, torque devices).
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of freight processes, BOLs, and carrier coordination.
• Experience in energy, electrical, or industrial product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, components, and subassemblies against POs, drawings, and specs.
• Perform outgoing quality checks on finished products prior to shipment, verifying docs and labeling.
• Accurately receive, log, and stage inbound shipments in ERP/inventory systems.
• Coordinate outbound shipments including freight scheduling and packing.
• Identify, tag, and quarantine non-conforming materials and initiate NCRs.
• Communicate material discrepancies to procurement, engineering, and operations in real time.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts.
• Support internal audits and quality documentation efforts.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Shipping & receiving

Documentation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Torque verification equipment

ERP software

Job description

As our Quality Technician, you will be the critical link between our supply chain, manufacturing floor, and the customers we serve. You will own the accuracy and quality of everything moving in and out of our facility — from inspecting incoming components against tight tolerances to ensuring finished energy systems ship on time, fully documented, and built to spec. In a company moving this fast, your attention to detail and sense of urgency are what keep us on schedule.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our Long Beach, CA facility. You must be willing to work in the office full-time.

We're onsite because velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure. Solving complex problems in real-time with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance leaders is how we move faster than a slow, antiquated industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, components, and subassemblies against purchase orders, drawings, and quality specifications
• Perform outgoing quality checks on finished products prior to shipment, verifying documentation, labeling, and packing requirements are complete and accurate
• Accurately receive, log, and stage inbound shipments in ERP/inventory management systems
• Coordinate and process outbound shipments including freight scheduling, packaging, and carrier management
• Identify, tag, and quarantine non-conforming materials and initiate NCR documentation as required
• Communicate material discrepancies or quality issues to procurement, engineering, and operations teams in real time
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle count processes
• Support internal audits and quality documentation efforts

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, inspection, or shipping & receiving in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within an ERP or inventory management system
• Working knowledge of inspection tools including calipers, gauges, and torque verification equipment
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of freight processes, BOLs, and carrier coordination
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in energy, electrical, or industrial product manufacturing
• Familiarity with hazmat or international shipping requirements
• Experience with NCR processes and quality management systems
• Prior experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced manufacturing environment