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This individual will play an important role in ensuring that materials, components, and finished products meet established quality standards, engineering requirements, and customer specifications.\nThe successful candidate must possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a technical manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities:\nInspection and Quality Control\nPerform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optical, electronic, and mechanical components and assemblies.\nInspect precision optical components for surface defects, scratches, digs, chips, contamination, coating defects, and dimensional conformance.\nPerform visual and dimensional inspections of mechanical components, including machined parts, housings, brackets, and precision assemblies.\nInspect electronic components, circuit boards, wiring, connectors, and electronic assemblies for workmanship, damage, and conformance to specifications.\nVerify components and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, and applicable quality standards.\nIdentify, document, and report nonconforming materials, components, and assemblies.\nGenerate inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.\nMeasurement and Inspection Equipment\nUtilize precision measurement tools and inspection equipment, including:\nCalipers and micrometers\nHeight gauges and dial indicators\nOptical comparators\nMeasuring microscopes and inspection microscopes\nCoordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), when applicable\nOptical inspection equipment and other specialized measurement instruments\nPerform measurements and verify dimensional tolerances in accordance with engineering requirements.\nMaintain proper handling, care, and use of inspection equipment.\nVerify calibration status of measurement equipment prior to use.\nDocumentation and Quality Systems\nInterpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, specifications, and inspection criteria.\nReview Certificates of Conformance (CoC), material certifications, and supplier documentation.\nDocument inspection results and maintain traceability of inspected materials.\nAssist with nonconformance reports (NCRs) and material review activities.\nSupport root cause investigations and corrective action activities as needed.\nMaintain compliance with established quality procedures and work instructions.\nCross-Functional Support\nCollaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality personnel to resolve quality issues.\nCommunicate inspection findings and potential quality concerns to appropriate personnel.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve inspection processes.\nAssist with process audits and other quality-related activities as assigned.\nRequirements\nPlease Note:\nThis position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).\nQualifications and Experience:\n2-5 years of experience in quality control, quality inspection, or precision manufacturing inspection preferred.\nHands-on experience inspecting optical, electronic, and mechanical components.\nExperience with precision measurement instruments and inspection equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T.\nFamiliarity with dimensional inspection techniques and visual inspection criteria.\nUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.\nStrong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and electronic inspection documentation.\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience inspecting precision optics, lenses, mirrors, windows, and optical 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