Precision QA Inspector - Tight-Tolerance Metrology

Highres; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector II at its Beverly, MA headquarters to support incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections of precision components. You will read engineering drawings, GD&T, and use CMM and metrology tools to verify dimensional accuracy and document nonconformances.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings across Manufacturing, Engineering, and

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)
• Proficiency with inspection and metrology equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and vision systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly handled and calibration status is verified prior to use.
• Maintain compliance with company QMS procedures and applicable standards.

Skills

CMM inspection

GD&T interpretation

Metrology equipment

Documentation accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PC-DMIS

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Vision systems

Job description

HighRes is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector II at its Beverly, MA headquarters to support incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections of precision components. You will read engineering drawings, GD&T, and use CMM and metrology tools to verify dimensional accuracy and document nonconformances.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings across Manufacturing, Engineering, and