Precision QA Inspector II: Tight-Tolerance Manufacturing

HighRes; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes, a Beverly, MA–based life sciences lab automation company, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to support incoming, in-process, and End-of-Line inspections. You will verify precision mechanical components align with engineering drawings and GD&T, using calibrated metrology equipment.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality inspection within manufacturing, with strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience inspecting precision mechanical components and assemblies with tight tolerances using CMM equipment (Hexagon CMM and PC-DMIS).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Proficiency with inspection and metrology equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, machined components, assemblies, and supplier-provided parts.
• Conduct in-process and on-the-floor inspections to support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Perform End-of-Line (EOL) inspections and final verification activities prior to product release.
• Inspect precision mechanical components with tight tolerances using calibrated inspection and metrology equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, fit, alignment, workmanship, labeling, and functional requirements.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and disposition information within quality systems and records.
• Support MRB activities, containment actions, and rework verification as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PC-DMIS

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Vision systems

Job description

HighRes, a Beverly, MA–based life sciences lab automation company, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to support incoming, in-process, and End-of-Line inspections. You will verify precision mechanical components align with engineering drawings and GD&T, using calibrated metrology equipment.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality inspection within manufacturing, with strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication.