Photonics Quality Inspector: Precision Inspections

Luna Innovations; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Luna Innovations in Chino, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality team. You will gatekeep quality for incoming optical components, in-process assemblies, and calibrated equipment, ensuring everything meets exacting standards for our photonics and terahertz measurement systems.

You will inspect components, manage calibration programs, document results, and collaborate across departments to prevent defects and maintain traceability.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably as a quality inspector in optics, photonics, electronics, or precision instrumentation.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools including calipers, optical power meters, and digital multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and optical specifications.
• Experience with non-conformance reporting, material disposition, and corrective action processes.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems for quality transactions).

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspection of optical components, mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, and raw materials against drawings, PO requirements, and vendor specs.
• In-process inspections at key manufacturing stages per work instructions and quality plans.
• Use precision measurement instruments to verify dimensional, electrical, and optical specs.
• Document inspection results, generate reports, and disposition non-conforming material via NCR process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues at discovery.
• Verify Final Inspections and CoC documentation adherence.
• Support First Article Inspections per AS9102 for new components.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in Quality/Engineering Technology

Tools

Calipers

Optical power meters

Digital multimeters

Job description

Luna Innovations in Chino, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality team. You will gatekeep quality for incoming optical components, in-process assemblies, and calibrated equipment, ensuring everything meets exacting standards for our photonics and terahertz measurement systems.

You will inspect components, manage calibration programs, document results, and collaborate across departments to prevent defects and maintain traceability.