Senior Optical QA Inspector for Precision Parts

Headwall; Marlboro (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Headwall in Marlboro, MA is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to support inspection of optical components and assemblies in a high-mix environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate will read drawings, verify conformance to contracts, and maintain quality records. Experience with optical inspection and measurement tools is required, and there is opportunity to contribute to

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Interpret quality requirements from customer orders and specs.
• Develop and modify work instructions for quality operations.
• Experience with mechanical/optical measurement tools.
• Work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience with optical inspection or metrology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optical components and assemblies.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Review and maintain quality documentation (inspection records, travelers, certificates).
• Support nonconformance reporting and basic root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Assist with calibration, measurement system upkeep, and inspection equipment.

Skills

Read drawings

Interpret quality requirements

Develop and modify work instructions

Measurement tools

Independent worker

High-mix manufacturing

Optical inspection or metrology

Documentation discipline

Job description

Headwall in Marlboro, MA is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to support inspection of optical components and assemblies in a high-mix environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate will read drawings, verify conformance to contracts, and maintain quality records. Experience with optical inspection and measurement tools is required, and there is opportunity to contribute to