Senior Quality Inspector

✨✨Senior Quality Inspector

SmartHire is looking for a Senior Quality Inspector for a client in the Everett WA area. This is a full time, direct hire role. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in using CMM, programming and operating both automated and manual digital inspection tools and experience with CAD software.

PAY: $28.40-$31.60 an hour  

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical¸ Dental and vision, disability, 401k, EAP, FSA, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, free parking, PTO, paid holidays and more!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Quality Inspector to support inspection and quality assurance activities for complex parts, subassemblies, and finished products with tight tolerances. This role is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical inspection experience, advanced knowledge of measurement systems and CMM operation, and the ability to interpret complex drawings and 3D models in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·        Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections on components and assemblies.

·        Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and schematic diagrams to verify product compliance.

·        Inspect products for dimensional accuracy, mechanical characteristics, finish requirements, and overall conformance.

·        Operate and program CMM equipment and other automated or manual digital inspection tools.

·        Utilize precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, scales, surface plates, and related inspection equipment.

·        Develop inspection setups and methods for complex or non-standard parts.

·        Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records and database updates.

·        Identify and disposition nonconforming materials or products.

·        Conduct quality audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.

·        Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to improve and refine current processes.

·        Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training less experienced inspectors.

Qualifications & Skills

·        Minimum 5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

·        Associate degree or technical certification preferred; equivalent experience considered.

·        Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality inspection methodologies.

·        Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.

·        Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs); experience with Net-Inspect and InspectionXpert preferred.

·        Hands-on experience using:

o  Calipers

o  Micrometers

o  Height gauges

o  Scales

o  Surface plates and related inspection equipment

·        Experience programming and operating CMM equipment required.

·        Experience with FARO arms, Light Tables, CMM systems, or similar inspection technologies required.

·        Proficiency with CAD and inspection software such as:

o  CATIA

o  SolidWorks

o  PolyWorks

o  MeasureMax

o  PC-DMIS

o  or similar systems

·        Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, databases, reporting, and graphics software.

·        Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

·        Strong attention to detail with a solid 3D mindset and spatial reasoning ability.

·        Spanish and/or Japanese language skills are a plus.

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