Quality Assurance Technician

PI USA LLC; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield MA PPO with HSA

Dental and vision insurance

LTD & Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

12 holidays off

PTO and Sick Time

401k with match

Job summary

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our advanced manufacturing assembly team. The role focuses on inspecting incoming, in-process, and finished goods with precision measurement tools to ensure compliance with documented specifications.

You will maintain inspection records, calibration data, and support 5S/lean practices in an ISO 9001 environment, contributing to data-driven quality improvements.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in QA or a related field.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret details.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and lean methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and quality.
• Maintain inspection records and calibration data.
• Prepare quality reports and document non-conformances.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and functioning.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality procedures.
• Support production without hindering workflow.
• Document and respond to quality issues in the QMS.
• Maintain inventory of non-conforming material.
• Apply 5S and lean practices in an ISO 9001 environment.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Proficient in measurement tools

ISO 9001 / Six Sigma knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection instruments

Job description

Role Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Technician to work in our advanced manufacturing assembly department based in our Shrewsbury, MA office. This is a full-time temp to perm position, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. Successful performance and attendance during the initial 90 days will transition into a permanent position. This position will be responsible for ensuring products meet the company's quality and compliance standards through precise measurement, inspection, and data-driven improvement.

About Us

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies and we get to contribute to these impactful advancements!

Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home. We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace.

What We Provide:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• LTD & Life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 Holiday days off
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401k with a generous company match.
• And much more

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure they meet documented specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify product dimensions and quality.
• Maintain inspection records, test data, and calibration databases.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate non-conformances through established processes.
• Ensure test equipment is properly calibrated and functioning.
• Identify opportunities for improving quality control procedures.
• Support production activities while ensuring quality checks do not hinder workflow.
• Respond to production quality issues in real time, ensuring they are properly documented in the company’s quality management system and appropriate actions are taken.
• Maintain inventory of non-conforming material.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles and practices in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment

Skills and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required, Associate's Degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret detailed technical information.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and other inspection instruments.
• Training or experience with ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, kaizen or other problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Must pass a background check.

The pay range for this role is $27-$35 per hour. Compensation is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation - please contact us at [e-mail] for consideration.

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.