Quality Inspector – Incoming Materials

Trillium Engineering; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Engineering in Hood River, OR is seeking a Quality Technician to perform incoming inspections, accurately document quality issues, and support ongoing improvement efforts. The role requires reading drawings, working with calibration tools, and collaborating with engineering to define inspection criteria.

The position emphasizes self-starting, strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to quality systems. Proficiency with MS Office and basic measuring tools is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years working within a manufacturing quality system.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems and components.
• Proficient at interpreting component drawings and specifications.
• Competency with basic measurement/diagnostic tools such as calipers, microscope, digital multimeter, etc.

Responsibilities

• Execute incoming inspections on components from suppliers including custom machined parts, custom wire harnesses, and other purchased assemblies.
• Accurately record quality issues encountered during inspections.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to minimize observed quality issues.
• Propose changes to inspection requirements and criteria based on results of inspections performed.
• Collaborate with quality and design engineering to help determine inspection criteria for new parts.
• Create rework work instructions and perform some rework activities in support of in-house recovery of discrepant parts.
• Perform part containment activities as assigned by the Quality Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Drawing interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Self-starting

MS Office

Tools

Calipers

Microscope

Digital Multimeter

Job description

Trillium Engineering in Hood River, OR is seeking a Quality Technician to perform incoming inspections, accurately document quality issues, and support ongoing improvement efforts. The role requires reading drawings, working with calibration tools, and collaborating with engineering to define inspection criteria.

The position emphasizes self-starting, strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to quality systems. Proficiency with MS Office and basic measuring tools is expected.