Quality Assurance Inspector

HighRes; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HighRes, a Beverly, MA-based life sciences lab automation company, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to support quality operations across incoming, on-the-floor, and End-of-Line inspections. You will inspect precision mechanical components and finished products to ensure conformance with drawings and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and operate CMM and metrology tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting precision mechanical components with tight tolerances.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience with CMM inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspections of raw materials and parts.
• In-process and floor inspections for assemblies.
• EOL inspections and final product verification.
• Inspect tight-tolerance components with calibrated metrology equipment.
• Read engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and labeling.
• Document inspection results and nonconformances.
• Support MRB actions and containment as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Support FAI investigations and continuous improvement.
• Ensure equipment calibration status is current.
• Maintain compliance with QMS procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PC-DMIS

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Vision systems

Job description

HighRes is a Beverly, Massachusetts–based life sciences lab automation company that partners with biotech, pharma, and research organizations to implement intelligent laboratory workflows, combining hardware, software, and services to make scientific work more efficient and reproducible.

Its platform is focused on automating and orchestrating lab operations—from liquid handling and robotic systems to workflow software such as Cellario—supporting use cases like drug discovery, genomics, and other high-throughput research.

Position Summary

HighRes is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to support quality operations across incoming inspection, manufacturing floor inspections, and End-of-Line (EOL) verification activities. In this role, you will inspect precision mechanical components, assemblies, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and company quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience working with tight tolerance mechanical parts, interpreting engineering documentation, and utilizing precision inspection equipment within a manufacturing environment. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support product quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 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.