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Posted: 03/20/2026 Job Number: 148816

Job Description

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Mechanical Quality Inspector for a long-term role with plastics manufacturing company located in Tigard, OR. The Level III Mechanical Quality Inspector is a senior technical and leadership role responsible for advanced inspection, GD&T interpretation, quality system compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position ensures product conformity to engineering and customer requirements while supporting and strengthening the organization's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).

Pay: $27+

Mechanical Quality Inspector Responsibilities:

• Perform complex first article (FAIR), in-process, final, and receiving inspections on machined and fabricated components.
• Interpret and validate compliance to complex engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Apply advanced GD&T principles to verify form, fit, and function of precision components.
• Inspect complex geometries using advanced metrology methods including CMM and FARO programming and execution.
• Develop inspection strategies for tight tolerance and high-risk features.
• Perform and support weld inspections (AWS) and specialized inspections where applicable.
• Review and redline drawings and travelers to ensure clarity and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015.
• Lead and participate in internal audits, ensuring process adherence and identifying gaps.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and improve inspection records, FAIR documentation, and traceability systems.
• Assist in the creation and revision of Work Instructions (WI) and Operational Method Sheets (OMS).
• Serve as a Level II Trainer, mentoring and developing Level I and II inspectors.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or degree preferred
• 5-8+ years of mechanical inspection experience in machining and/or fabrication environments
• Proficient in all hand measuring tools:
  
  • Calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, bore gages
• Strong drawing interpretation and inspection execution
• FAIR inspection and reporting experience
• Knowledge of RMA processes, traceability, and part marking
• Experience with:
  
  • Optical comparator (operation & programming)
  • CMM/FARO operation
  • In-process, receiving, and production inspection
• Intermediate GD&T (demonstrated)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems
• Advanced GD&T (Demonstrated Skills)
• Advanced CMM/FARO Programming and inspection strategy development
• Internal auditing experience (ISO 9001)
• Calibration and traceability ownership/support

• $27/hr+
• Medical
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K with Match
• Paid Holidays