Quality Inspector; M-F

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting‑edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high‑power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

nLIGHT is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our quality team located in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role will perform sample inspection and measurement of incoming parts and paperwork to satisfy production requirements, support first article inspection of new parts and/or parts from new suppliers, record inspection results, and initiate disposition of non‑conforming parts.

• Daily routine is to inspect parts and material, according to the drawing specification and inspection requirement.
• Ensure the Supplier documents and product labeling complies with the Purchase Order, the Quality Assurance Provisions, and the call out of the Industrial Standards.
• Ensure the inspection sampling process and inspection records are complete and compliant to the procedures.
• Create NCM when nonconformance is identified.
• Perform containment action and provide inspection support per MRB requests.
• Ensure inventory and transactions are accurate all the time. Be able to do the cycle counting.
• Initiate the inspection process for new parts or materials based on the engineering requirements.
• Understand the inspection tools and their limitation to ensure the measurement accuracy by choosing the right tools and inspection methods.

• Two years of experience with Inspection/measurement of precision mechanical and optical components/assemblies.
• Visual inspection experience with printed circuit board assemblies using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, go/no‑go gauges, optical comparators, Coordinate Measuring Machines, etc.
• MRP/ERP system transaction knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings/Blueprint.
• Understanding of basic quality terms, definitions and concepts.
• Use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector.
• Inspection of components for laser diode assemblies and fiber optics.
• ISO 9001 experience.
• Ability to use inspection equipment including CMM and identify/recognize measurement errors and initiate corrective actions.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs such as Excel, Access, etc.

• Pay depends on qualifications.
• Quality Inspector I – $19.00 to $23.00/hr.
• Quality Inspector II – $21.00 to $25.00/hr.
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages.
• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays.
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee‑paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period.
• Company paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Pet Insurance.

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:
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nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices: E‑Verify Participation Poster, Right to Work Poster.