Quality Control Inspector

Company Overview

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

QC Inspector (Contractor)

Zeno Power is ramping up receiving inspection activity as custom parts arrive for an upcoming build phase. We are looking for a self-directed QC Inspector to own day-to-day incoming inspection of custom mechanical parts, verify supplier documentation, and build clean inspection records. You will work onsite with one teammate and will need to be comfortable operating with light structure in a fast-moving engineering environment.

What You'll Do

• Verify documentation against engineering and technical drawings, purchase orders, and statements of work.
• Use measurement tools (calipers, gauges, etc.) and interpret CMM and other inspection reports to determine conformance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings using GD&T to verify part specifications.
• Document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports including photographs and scans of parts.
• Verify material certifications and supplier measurements.
• Complete AS9100-style documentation: receiving inspection reports and nonconformance reports.
• Perform daily receiving and First Article inspections on custom mechanical parts.
• Segregate non-conforming parts and complete rejection reports and tags.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Prior hands-on QC or incoming inspection experience (aerospace, machine shop, or regulated manufacturing environment).
• Comfort reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T.
• Proficiency with standard inspection tools and reading CMM output.
• Self-starter who can operate with minimal direction.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Preferred Qualifications

• AS9100 exposure.
• Aerospace supplier QC or similar background.
• First Article Inspection (AS9102) experience.

Job Functions

• Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union)
• Travel: none
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard
• Contract Duration: 6-12 weeks

Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20 - $40 /hr. The final pay-rate will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Export Control

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).