IQC Inspector I: Precision Metrology & Optics

AMETEK, Inc.; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Middlefield, CT is seeking an Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector to inspect and validate incoming materials and components before release to production.

You will use CMMs and vision systems, read engineering drawings, and verify CoCs and test reports to ensure conformance to engineering, customer, and supplier requirements. This hourly role requires GD&T knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams in a highly regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in incoming or supplier quality inspections in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and metrology principles.
• Ability to interpret drawings, CAD models, specs, and inspection requirements.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with Excel/Office proficiency.
• Experience operating CMMs and programming with Zeiss Calypso or PC-DMIS.
• Experience in aerospace, medical device or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 or equivalent standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and in-process inspections of mechanical, optical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using drawings, specifications, plans, and sampling plans.
• Verify supplier documentation, CoCs, test reports, and special process certifications.
• Perform measurements with CMMs, vision systems, and other metrology equipment.
• Record results, interpret data, and determine acceptance per specifications and quality requirements.

Skills

GD&T

Dimensional metrology

CMM operation

Reading drawings

Communication

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in engineering/Quality or related

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

PC-DMIS

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Vision systems

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Middlefield, CT is seeking an Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector to inspect and validate incoming materials and components before release to production.

You will use CMMs and vision systems, read engineering drawings, and verify CoCs and test reports to ensure conformance to engineering, customer, and supplier requirements. This hourly role requires GD&T knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams in a highly regulated manufacturing