Quality Inspector Jobs in Washington
Quality Inspector jobs in Washington are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in aerospace manufacturing, defense contracting, food and beverage production, and medical device manufacturing at every level from entry-level inspection technician through senior quality engineer. Seattle, Everett, and Tacoma account for the largest share of openings, anchored by major employers such as Boeing, Amazon, and Paccar, which maintain long-term quality operations throughout the Puget Sound region. The most sought-after specialties include AS9100 aerospace quality, FDA-regulated manufacturing inspection, and supplier quality auditing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Quality Inspector III to directly support site manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements
- Inspect and or test in-process product as well as finished product
- Document inspection results by completing required reports/logs
- Identify and quarantine all non-conforming product
- Generate and summarize non-conforming reports for discrepant products
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address issues with equipment that may need repair?
- Inspect and approve incoming materials where and when needed by confirming they meet specifications
- Attend department meetings as required
- Inspect and release products for shipping by ensuring proper documentation or certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements. (Visual & Dimensional verification may be required)
- Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts
- Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements
- Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment
- Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing related documentation and providing proper measuring techniques
- Assist with calibration procedures and provide calibration of measuring equipment as outlined by Advanced Laser procedures and ISO Standard
- Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures
- Ability to successfully work on a team to resolve issues with manufacturing personnel
- Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment efficiently
- Participate in internal process audits including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
- Complete PPAP and 1st article documentation development and processing
- Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed to increase performance
- Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations
- 5 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection preferred
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
- Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software and the use of the internet
EDUCATION
- High school diploma
- Associate degree in related field preferred
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- M-F
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing.
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Quality Inspector III to directly support site manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements
- Inspect and or test in-process product as well as finished product
- Document inspection results by completing required reports/logs
- Identify and quarantine all non-conforming product
- Generate and summarize non-conforming reports for discrepant products
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address issues with equipment that may need repair?
- Inspect and approve incoming materials where and when needed by confirming they meet specifications
- Attend department meetings as required
- Inspect and release products for shipping by ensuring proper documentation or certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements. (Visual & Dimensional verification may be required)
- Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts
- Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements
- Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment
- Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing related documentation and providing proper measuring techniques
- Assist with calibration procedures and provide calibration of measuring equipment as outlined by Advanced Laser procedures and ISO Standard
- Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures
- Ability to successfully work on a team to resolve issues with manufacturing personnel
- Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment efficiently
- Participate in internal process audits including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
- Complete PPAP and 1st article documentation development and processing
- Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed to increase performance
- Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations
- 5 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection preferred
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
- Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software and the use of the internet
EDUCATION
- High school diploma
- Associate degree in related field preferred
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- M-F
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing.
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality inspector jobs across Washington.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Ability to document inspection findings and generate nonconformance reports accurately
- Knowledge of GD&T principles and statistical process control methods
Quality Inspector Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality inspector in Washington?
Most quality inspector roles in Washington require at minimum a high school diploma, though an associate degree in manufacturing technology, industrial technology, or a related field strengthens your candidacy considerably. Washington does not issue a state license specific to quality inspectors, but employers in aerospace and medical device sectors commonly require or prefer credentials such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician. Starting in a production or assembly role at a Washington manufacturer and moving laterally into inspection is a well-traveled path.
Which companies hire quality inspectors in Washington?
Employers hiring quality inspectors in Washington right now include Brinc, Safran, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace, defense, and food manufacturing companies means quality inspector openings appear consistently across the Puget Sound region throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most quality inspector jobs?
Everett, Mukilteo, and Marysville have the most quality inspector openings in Washington. Seattle and Everett dominate because of Boeing's large manufacturing and assembly footprint there, while Tacoma draws openings from port-connected logistics, food processing, and defense supply chain operations that keep quality roles active across a broad range of industries.
Are there remote quality inspector jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality inspection is fundamentally a hands-on role that requires physically examining products, components, or facilities, so most positions require on-site presence. About 0% of quality inspector openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in supplier auditing, documentation review, or quality system compliance roles that don't require daily presence on a production floor.
How can I get hired as a quality inspector in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a production associate or assembly technician at a Washington manufacturer and cross-training into inspection. Boeing and its supplier network, including companies throughout the Puget Sound region, regularly bring on inspection assistants and manufacturing associates with no prior quality experience. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential before applying gives you a measurable edge. Community and technical colleges in Washington, including Shoreline and Bellingham Technical, offer manufacturing quality programs that employers in the region recognize.
Where can I find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and background below and apply directly.
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