Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Join a Fast-Growing Startup in Advanced Manufacturing

A rapidly scaling startup in high-precision hardware manufacturing is seeking a Quality Inspector to support production, incoming materials, and documentation control. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys working with small precision components, and wants to contribute to building world-class quality processes from the ground up.

The Quality Inspector will perform detailed inspections across production and incoming materials, maintain accurate quality documentation, support audits, and collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement within a high-mix, low-volume environment.

• Perform in-process and final inspections for production assemblies

• Follow work instructions and customer quality requirements with strict accuracy

• Use microscopes and precision tools to inspect small, high-value components

• Complete inspection checklists in alignment with production schedules

• Inspect incoming materials per defined criteria and quality control plans

• Verify documentation, certifications, and material records

• Inspect materials requiring special handling (glues, adhesives, chemicals)

• Confirm labeling, expiration dates, storage requirements, and SDS availability

• Review Travelers, Work Orders, and inspection records for completeness

• Scan, file, and maintain quality records to meet ISO 9001 and customer standards

• Participate in monthly process audits

• Monitor daily ESD compliance, including humidity checks

• Follow and reinforce quality procedures and handling requirements

• Attend daily stand-up meetings and provide inspection updates

• Participate in discussions on gating items, risks, and inspection constraints

• Assist in training technicians on quality expectations

• Identify opportunities to streamline or standardize inspection and documentation processes

• Microscope inspection

• Ability to read and interpret schematics

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years in manufacturing, inspection, or quality roles

• Strong adherence to detailed work instructions and quality procedures

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar QMS

• Comfortable inspecting small precision parts under a microscope

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Basic computer skills; ability to learn PLM/quality systems (e.g., Arena)

• Experience in photonics, optics, microelectronics, or aerospace/defense manufacturing

• Understanding of ESD-controlled environments

• Experience with nonconformance reporting and MRB processes

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Clear communication with manufacturing, operations, and quality leadership

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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