Quality Inspector

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Portland, OR is hiring a Quality Inspector for an on-site role. You will inspect machined components to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications using precision tools, document results, and write nonconformance reports when needed.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues, maintain inspection records, and help prevent downstream defects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (ASME Y14.5, GD&T).
• Proficiency with precision inspection tools and measurement techniques.
• Ability to document results clearly and maintain records.
• Experience with root-cause analysis for nonconformances.
• Knowledge of machining processes to identify likely root causes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components to verify conformance with drawings, specs, and acceptance criteria.
• Use precision tools to verify dimensions and report measurements.
• Identify nonconforming parts and write nonconformance reports.
• Document inspection results clearly and maintain records.
• Collaborate with engineering/manufacturing to resolve questions about part conformity.

Skills

Reading drawings and GD&T

Precision inspection tools

Clear documentation

Root cause analysis

Machining knowledge

CMM/Romer/FARO experience

MES/ERP systems

Tools

Romer measurement arm

FARO measurement arm

CMM

Verisurf

Job description

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.
• As a Quality Inspector, you will inspect machined components to make sure they meet engineering drawings and specifications before they become part of our hardware. You will use precision measurement tools, document results clearly, identify nonconformities, and help keep defects from moving downstream.
• This role requires careful, consistent inspection and sound judgment. Good work means catching problems early, documenting exactly what you found, and communicating clearly with the people responsible for building and improving the parts.
• Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.
• Inspect machined components for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance requirements.
• Use calipers, micrometers, profilometers, thread gages, pin gages, and other precision measurement tools to verify component dimensions and features.
• Perform visual inspections to identify burrs, damage, scratches, foreign object debris (FOD), and other workmanship issues.
• Document inspection results clearly and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Identify nonconforming parts and write nonconformance reports that clearly describe the issue and supporting inspection data.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to communicate inspection findings and resolve questions about part conformity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical inspection or quality control in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including an intermediate understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision inspection tools and mechanical measurement techniques.
• Working knowledge of helicoils, Keenserts, AS5202 port threads, and surface finish requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to create clear, accurate inspection documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Machining experience or a practical understanding of machining processes sufficient to help identify likely root causes and corrective actions for nonconformances.
• Experience operating or programming a Romer or FARO measurement arm or a CMM; Verisurf experience is especially useful.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience inspecting low-volume or complex mechanical hardware where drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing processes require judgment rather than simple pass/fail checks.
• The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work on-site in Portland, Oregon.

Benefits

• If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
• Cash compensation of $35.00 - $45.00 per hour.
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: Flexible paid time off Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled) Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).