Senior Quality Technician (Hourly) - Wilmington, MA

Hubbell Incorporated; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to lead inspection, metrology, and calibration for production-scale components in an additive manufacturing environment.

You will develop inspection methods, validate measurements, support FAIs and process validation, and drive continuous improvement with Manufacturing and Engineering while mentoring inspectors and ensuring measurement system accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance or quality control in manufacturing.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment; additive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection methods and GD&T.
• Proficient read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with metrology equipment and data analysis (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Lead dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of components.
• Develop and maintain inspection programs and records.
• Support FAIs, process validation, and production release.
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Mentor inspectors and ensure measurement system integrity.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on inspection plans.

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Keyence IM

Keyence VR

Zeiss Atos

3D Scanners

LECO analyzers

Tensile testing

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Senior Quality Technician (Hourly) - Wilmington, MA

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quality Technician to support our growing additive manufacturing operation producing production-scale metal and polymer components for demanding industrial applications.

This role is responsible for leading inspection, metrology, calibration, testing, and quality documentation activities to ensure products consistently meet customer and internal requirements. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations, the Senior Quality Technician will help maintain measurement system integrity, support new product introductions, investigate quality issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Perform and lead dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished components.

Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and customer standards.

Develop, validate, and maintain inspection programs, measurement methods, and quality records.

Support First Article Inspections (FAIs), process validations, and production release activities.

Analyze inspection data using SPC, Gage R&R, and other statistical tools to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Support nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.

Manage calibration activities and ensure inspection equipment remains compliant and accurate.

Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop inspection plans, fixturing, go/no-go gauges, and quality control strategies.

Support incoming material inspection, mechanical testing, and material characterization.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspectors and junior quality technicians.

Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What will help you thrive in this role?

5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Metrology, Inspection, or a related manufacturing quality role.

Experience in a precision manufacturing environment; additive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of dimensional inspection methods and tools.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Experience using metrology and inspection equipment, including advanced measurement technologies such as:

Keyence IM or similar optical comparators

Keyence VR or similar laser profilometers

Zeiss Atos or similar 3D scanners

Carbon and Oxygen analyzers such as LECO

Tensile testing systems

Metallographic sample preparation and analysis

Experience collecting, documenting, and analyzing quality data, including statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.

Familiarity with FAI processes, process validation, and quality documentation.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.