Quality Incoming Inspector 3

Hologic, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician III/Incoming Inspector – Mechanical to perform advanced incoming, dimensional, and mechanical inspections to ensure materials meet Hologic’s quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

Onsite role with hands-on use of CMMs, Vision Systems, height gauges, and micrometers. You’ll create and optimize inspection programs with PC-DMIS and CALYPSO, review drawings, and apply GD&T during inspections to support release

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of quality inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection methods, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with CMMs and Vision Systems in a medical device setting preferred.
• Familiarity with GDP, cGMP and quality system requirements; ASQ CQT encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials and components to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Use CMMs, Vision Systems/OGP, height gauges, micrometers, surface plates and other precision tools.
• Create, modify, and optimize inspection programs using PC-DMIS and CALYPSO.
• Review drawings and apply GD&T principles during inspections.
• Conduct first article, in-process, special, and incoming inspections.
• Identify nonconforming materials and support MRB activities.
• Maintain inspection records and support product release activities.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, cGMP, and quality system requirements.
• Support manufacturing quality, documentation control, calibration, and continous improvement.

Skills

CMMs

Vision Systems/OGP

Manual inspection tools

Dimensional inspection

GD&T interpretation

PC-DMIS

CALYPSO

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Education

ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Tools

PC-DMIS

CALYPSO

Oracle

Agile

Job description

This is a full-time, onsite role in Marlborough MA, 7:00am-3:30pm

The Quality Assurance Technician III/Incoming Inspector – Mechanical will perform advanced incoming, dimensional, and mechanical inspections to ensure materials and components meet Hologic’s quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials and components to ensure compliance with Hologic quality and regulatory standards.
• Use advanced metrology tools including CMMs, Vision Systems/OGP, height gauges, micrometers, surface plates, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Create, modify, and optimize CMM and Vision System inspection programs using PC-DMIS and CALYPSO.
• Review engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles during inspections.
• Conduct first article, in-process, special, and incoming inspections.
• Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconforming materials, including MRB activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support product release activities.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, cGMP, and quality system requirements.
• Support manufacturing quality, documentation control, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection methods and precision measurement techniques.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and blueprint/engineering drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, and quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of inspection documentation, nonconformance processes, and MRB support.
• Preferred knowledge of Oracle, Agile, and quality certification practices such as ASQ CQT.

Skills

• Proficient in operating CMMs, Vision Systems/OGP, and manual inspection tools.
• Ability to create, edit, and optimize inspection programs using PC-DMIS and CALYPSO.
• Strong dimensional inspection and troubleshooting skills.
• Accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to identify and document nonconforming materials.
• Strong technical drawing interpretation and GD&T application skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred machining or machinist skills.

Behavior

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive in troubleshooting inspection setups and improving inspection processes.
• Committed to compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Reliable and comfortable working onsite in a structured manufacturing environment.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of quality inspection experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in the medical device industry.
• Hands-on experience with CMMs and Vision Systems.
• Experience creating or modifying inspection programs is preferred.
• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Preferred experience with Oracle, Agile, machining, and ASQ Certified Quality Technician certification.

Why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the destination for top talent. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $58,100 - $87,200 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.