Quality Inspector II

Skookum Educational Programs

Bonney Lake, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Fast Food, Flexible Spending Accounts, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, High School Diploma, Insurance, Internal Audit, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Military, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Physical Demands, Plating Processes, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Registrar, Root Cause Analysis, Scholarship, Security Clearance, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Technical Training, Tuition Fees, United States Military, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Bonney Lake, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Quality Inspector II

Location: Auburn, Washington

Type: Non-Exempt, hourly

Work Schedule: Full-Time (Day Shift, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Elective 401(k) retirement plan, Tessera will match 0.5% for every 1% up to 6% after 90-days of employment. Funds are subject to vesting.

Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

11 paid holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

Potential shared earning bonus

Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

Verizon wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector II to join our manufacturing team in Auburn, Washington. The Quality Inspector II is a senior-level inspector and technical leader within the Quality Department. The role independently performs complex inspections, exercises authority in product acceptance decisions,mentorsjunior inspectors, and plays a key role inmaintainingand improving the AS9100 Quality Management System.The Level II Inspector serves as a quality leader on the floor and a primary liaison between Quality, Production, Engineering, and Management.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Independently perform and approve first article (AS9102), in-process, and final inspections.

Inspect complex aerospace components with tight tolerances and advanced GD&T requirements.

Review and validate special process certifications (plating, anodize, heat treat, NDT, coatings).

Operate and/or program CMM equipment (as applicable).

Serve as escalation point for complex blueprint interpretation or tolerance disputes.

Provide daily guidance and mentoring to Level I Inspectors.

Review inspection work for completeness and accuracy.

Assist in training production personnel on quality standards and requirements.

Help prioritize inspection workload to support production flow.

Promote accountability and a culture of quality throughout the shop.

Ensure inspection processes comply with AS9100 requirements and customer flow-downs.

Initiate and review nonconformance reports (NCRs).

Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Participate in internal audits and external customer or registrar audits.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization.

Partner with Engineering during new product introduction (NPI).

Provide feedback to Manufacturing on repeat defects or process risks.

Support supplier quality verification activities as needed.

Authorized to accept or reject product within defined quality authority.

Technical decision-maker for inspection-related disputes.

Informal leadership responsibility over Level I inspectors.

Influences departmental processes and quality strategy.

All other duties as assigned*

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required. Technical Training is preferred.

5+ years of previous Aerospace or Precision Manufacturing Inspection experience is required. Prior CMM programming experience is preferred.

Must have strongproficiencyin GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

Previous experience within an AS9100 quality system is required.

Previous internal auditor training (AS9100), experience supporting customer audits, and experience with ERP/MES quality modules is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to make independent acceptance/rejection decisions.

Must have strong communicationand leadership skills.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

A valid state driver's license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.

Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Date Posted: 02/27/2026

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify

Skookum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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