Quality Technician

Giga Energy; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Technician to be the critical link between supply chain, manufacturing, and customers. You will own the accuracy and quality of all materials and finished systems, inspecting incoming components and ensuring shipments meet spec, on time, and fully documented.

In this role you will work onsite in a fast-paced factory environment, collaborating with procurement, engineering, and operations to resolve quality issues and maintain precise inventory

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality control, inspection, or shipping/receiving in manuf acturing.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with calipers, gauges, and torque verification equipment.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of freight processes, BOLs, and carrier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials against POs, drawings, and specs.
• Perform outgoing quality checks on finished products before shipment.
• Log and stage inbound shipments in ERP/inventory systems.
• Coordinate outbound shipments including freight scheduling and packing.
• Identify non-conforming materials and initiate NCRs.
• Communicate discrepancies to procurement, engineering, operations.
• Maintain inventory records and support cycle counts.
• Support internal audits and quality documentation efforts.

Skills

Quality control

Calipers

Gauges

Torque verification

ERP systems

Documentation

Freight processes

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Inventory management software

Job description

What you’ll do

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

Bonus points

• Experience in energy, electrical, or industrial product manufacturing

• Forklift certification

• 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