Senior Quality Leader - Optics, Metrology & QMS

Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Optics is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality function on the manufacturing floor in Bedford, VA. This hands-on leadership role combines technical excellence with practical decision-making to ensure products meet customer expectations while supporting efficient production.

The ideal candidate will own the Quality Management System (QMS), mentor the Quality Inspection and Metrology teams, and drive continuous improvement across inspection, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics manufacturing and quality leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection techniques, and precision manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Quality Inspection and Metrology teams.
• Own and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee product inspection, testing, quality documentation, reporting, and records.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material with Engineering and Manufacturing for corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform inspections and process parts as needed to support production.
• Develop and improve inspection methods, quality procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Ensure customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements are met.

Skills

Optics manufacturing

Quality leadership

QMS

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing processes

Job description

Blue Ridge Optics is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality function on the manufacturing floor in Bedford, VA. This hands-on leadership role combines technical excellence with practical decision-making to ensure products meet customer expectations while supporting efficient production.

The ideal candidate will own the Quality Management System (QMS), mentor the Quality Inspection and Metrology teams, and drive continuous improvement across inspection, testing, and documentation.