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Quality Inspector - Bright Machines

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Job Title
Quality Inspector
Job Location
Florence, Kentucky
Job Description
RETHINK MANUFACTURING
The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.
Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Quality Inspectors at Bright Machines are responsible for ensuring assemblies, racks, and integrated hardware systems meet Bright Machines’ quality, safety, and performance standards before release. This role supports incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final system validation across mechanical builds, electrical integration, and functional testing. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure every system meets specification and is ready for deployment.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Perform incoming inspection of server components, chassis, racks, cables, power distribution units, and hardware subassemblies.
  • Conduct in-process inspections during mechanical and electrical assembly.
  • Perform final inspection and validation of completed server racks and integrated systems prior to shipment.
  • Verify builds against engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions.
  • Inspect for proper torque, labeling, cable routing, grounding, and workmanship standards.
  • Validate installation of servers, networking components, storage units, and power systems.
  • Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
  • Identify, document, and manage non-conforming materials (NCMs).
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective action processes.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve quality and reduce defects.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols.
  • WHAT YOU WILL BRING
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification preferred.
  • 3+ years of quality inspection experience in server assembly, electronics manufacturing, data center hardware, or electromechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
  • Experience with ESD handling procedures and electronic component inspection.
  • Proficiency using measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters, etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Experience with server rack builds, networking equipment installation, or data center hardware integration.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards or ISO-based quality systems.
  • Experience in NPI or startup manufacturing environments.
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    Bright Machines Headquarters Location

    Palo Alto, CA

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    Bright Machines Company Size

    Between 200 - 500 employees

    Bright Machines Founded Year

    2018

    Bright Machines Total Amount Raised

    $437,000,000

    Bright Machines Funding Rounds

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    • Series C

      $106,000,000 USD

    • Debt Financing

      $20,000,000 USD

    • Debt Financing

      $32,000,000 USD

    • Series B

      $100,000,000 USD

    • Series A

      $179,000,000 USD