Senior Optical QC & Metrology Technician

Headwall Photonics Inc.; West Village (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Headwall Photonics Inc. in Marlboro, MA is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician with strong experience in optical manufacturing to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of components and assemblies.

The role emphasizes documentation review, calibration, and collaboration with manufacturing to resolve quality issues quickly, with opportunities to expand into broader quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in QC or inspection within optical manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to interpret quality requirements from customer purchase orders and specifications.
• Ability to develop and modify work instructions related to product quality operations.
• Experience with mechanical and/or optical measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Experience in high-mix manufacturing.
• Direct experience with optical inspection or metrology techniques.
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing or evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optical components and assemblies
• Verify contract conformity against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Review and maintain quality documentation (inspection records, travelers, certificates)
• Support nonconformance reporting and basic root cause investigations
• Work closely with manufacturing to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively
• Assist with calibration, measurement system upkeep, and inspection equipment
• Contribute ideas to improve inspection methods and quality workflows

Skills

Optical QC

Read drawings

Measurement tools

Documentation discipline

Root cause investigations

High-mix manufacturing

Independent worker

Metrology techniques

Job description

Headwall Photonics Inc. in Marlboro, MA is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician with strong experience in optical manufacturing to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of components and assemblies.

The role emphasizes documentation review, calibration, and collaboration with manufacturing to resolve quality issues quickly, with opportunities to expand into broader quality and process improvement.