Quality Technician: Precision Metrology for Fiber Lasers

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nLIGHT in Camas, Washington is seeking a Quality Technician to join our quality team. You will support incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspection by documenting work instructions and collecting data.

The role requires 3+ years in quality/manufacturing, ERP transactions, reading engineering drawings, and experience with precision measurement tools. Local travel up to 15% and a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality/Manufacturing/Process Technician roles.
• ERP system transactions experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
• Experience with precision measurement tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw material to verify acceptability to standards
• Inspect in-line and final inspection product per documented requirements (verification that product has been built to the required standards)
• Document non-conformances for reporting to suppliers
• Create inspection documents
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports for manufactured and purchased items (FAIR)
• Manage non-conforming material (NCM) through timely disposition, transactions, and reporting (MRB Meetings)
• Perform process audits per documented requirements (verification that employees are following documented instructions and have been certified for the operation)
• Update and assist with managing the internal Sharepoint sites for Quality
• Manage metrics reporting and develop tools for easier methods to report
• Train others on the inspection process
• Collect data for engineering to assess tool capability as well as supplier quality performance

Skills

Quality inspection

ERP transactions

Engineering drawings

Measurement tools

MS Office

Tools

MS Excel

Go/no-go gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

nLIGHT in Camas, Washington is seeking a Quality Technician to join our quality team. You will support incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspection by documenting work instructions and collecting data.

The role requires 3+ years in quality/manufacturing, ERP transactions, reading engineering drawings, and experience with precision measurement tools. Local travel up to 15% and a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift with occasional overtime.