Quality Inspector — Optics & Metrology Specialist

Advancedphotonix; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Luna Innovations in Chino, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality team. You will verify incoming optical and mechanical components, inspect in‑process assemblies, and ensure calibration programs are traceable to national standards.

You’ll collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues, support CAPA investigations, and maintain inspection records. A 2–5 year background in optics or precision instrumentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably as a quality inspector in optics, photonics, electronics, or precision instrumentation.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools including calipers, optical power meters, and digital multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and optical specifications.
• Experience with non-conformance reporting, material disposition, and corrective action processes.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of optical components, mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, and raw materials against drawings and vendor specs.
• Conduct in‑process inspections at key manufacturing stages ensuring conformance to work instructions and quality plans.
• Use precision measurement instruments to verify dimensional, electrical, and optical specs.
• Document inspection results, generate reports, and disposition non‑conforming material through NCR.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues at the point of discovery.
• Support Final Inspections and verify proper completion of inspection records and CoC documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or technical cert. in Quality

Tools

Calipers

Optical power meters

Digital multimeters

GD&T proficiency

Job description

Luna Innovations in Chino, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality team. You will verify incoming optical and mechanical components, inspect in‑process assemblies, and ensure calibration programs are traceable to national standards.

You’ll collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues, support CAPA investigations, and maintain inspection records. A 2–5 year background in optics or precision instrumentation is preferred.