Quality Inspector

codan; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

15 days PTO + 10 holidays

Job summary

Kägwerks in Washington state is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure electronic products and manufacturing processes meet quality and customer standards. You will conduct incoming, in-process and finished-goods inspections, document results, and support internal quality audits across the manufacturing environment.

This role offers a path to growth in a growing, high-technology manufacturing business. Join a proactive team focused on continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quality inspections in electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and audits.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and inspection criteria.
• Formal QA or internal auditor qualification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections of components, materials and supplier parts.
• Perform in-process inspections across electronics manufacturing and assembly.
• Complete final inspections and release checks for finished products.
• Verify products against drawings and workmanship standards.
• Support internal quality audits per ISO 9001.
• Document inspection results with traceable quality records.
• Identify and escalate nonconforming materials, products and processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Support corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
• Review quality data to spot trends and risks.
• Promote proactive quality culture in manufacturing.
• Assist audits and certifications as required.

Skills

Quality inspection

Auditing

ISO 9001

Drawing interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Quality assurance certification

Job description

About Us

Kägwerks designs and develops rugged, tactical operator-worn communications technologies that enable unmatched connectivity and integrated secure networking for the individual warfighter.

We strive to increase the survivability and effectiveness of the warfighter by providing integrated tactical communications solutions that support critical national security objectives.

Salary $60– 75,000 aligned to experience and qualifications.

About the Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will play an important role in ensuring our electronic products and manufacturing processes consistently meet the required quality, engineering and customer standards.

You will conduct incoming, in-process and finished-goods inspections, as well as support internal quality audits across the manufacturing environment. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production, you will identify issues early, maintain accurate quality records and help drive practical improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and engaged quality professional who wants to build a long-term career, expand their auditing capabilities and develop within a growing, high-technology manufacturing business.

Key Deliverables

• Conduct incoming inspections of components, materials and supplier-provided parts
• Perform in-process inspections across electronic manufacturing and assembly activities
• Complete final inspections and release checks for finished products
• Verify products against drawings, specifications, workmanship standards and quality requirements
• Support and conduct internal quality audits in line with ISO 9001 requirements
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate, traceable quality records
• Identify, document and escalation nonconforming materials, products and processes
• Work with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to investigate and resolve quality issues
• Support corrective actions, root-cause investigations and continuous improvement activities
• Review quality data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Promote a proactive quality culture across the manufacturing environment
• Support supplier, customer and external certification audits as required

About You

You are proactive, engaged and genuinely interested in building a career within quality. You take ownership of your work, ask questions and look beyond the immediate inspection result to understand how quality issues can be prevented in the future.

You will bring practical quality inspection or auditing experience within an electronics manufacturing environment, together with a sound understanding of ISO 9001 quality management standards. You can confidently interpret drawings, specifications and inspection requirements and have strong attention to detail when reviewing products and documenting results.

A formal quality assurance or internal auditor qualification would be highly regarded but is not essential. Experience using quality data, reporting tools or data analytics to identify trends and support decision-making would also be an advantage.

You will communicate clearly, work effectively across multiple teams and remain organized while managing changing priorities. Most importantly, you will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to contribute to continuous improvement.

U.S. citizenship is required due to the handling of export-controlled materials, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where ideas are shared, development is encouraged and quality is everyone’s responsibility.

Our employees receive 15 days of accrued paid time off each year, 10 federal holidays, access to a company-sponsored health plan, a generous 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and employer matching, an Employee Assistance Program and more.

We also offer flexible core working hours and take a personal approach to training, career development and professional growth.

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