Precision QA Inspector – Tight-Tolerance & CMM

HighRes; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes is seeking a collaborative Quality Assurance Inspector to support quality operations across incoming inspections, on-the-floor checks, and End-of-Line verification. You will inspect precision mechanical components to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications, using CMMs and metrology tools.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing QA experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Experience supporting incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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 Material Review Board (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.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly handled and calibration status is verified prior to use.
• Maintain compliance with company Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and applicable standards.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM inspection

GD&T reading

Documentation

Reading drawings

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PC-DMIS

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision systems

Job description

HighRes is seeking a collaborative Quality Assurance Inspector to support quality operations across incoming inspections, on-the-floor checks, and End-of-Line verification. You will inspect precision mechanical components to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications, using CMMs and metrology tools.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing QA experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T.