Lead Quality Control Inspector
Atom Computing · Boulder, CO · onsite
USD 75,000 to 100,000 · period not stated
Responsibilities:
- Perform incoming, first-article, in-process, and final inspections of optical, mechanical, vacuum, and electronic hardware against approved engineering drawings, specifications, and purchasing requirements.
- Inspect critical dimensions, optical surface condition, assembly workmanship, and supplier documentation using established acceptance criteria and precision measurement equipment.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to implement and refine in-process inspection points for optical cleaning, bonding, precision assembly, and rework.
- Perform dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and support the development and improvement of inspection methods.
- Maintain calibration and gauge records, verify equipment calibration status, and identify measurement limitations or concerns.
- Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material; coordinate with Engineering on technical disposition and verify approved rework or corrective actions before release.
- Work with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate supplier defects, address recurring production issues, and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Verify inspection completion, configuration identity, and resolution of quality issues at release gates. Maintain traceable quality records and communicate defects and release risks.
Experience & Education:
- BS in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent relevant quality control and precision-inspection experience.
- 5+ years in manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or inspection of precision optical, mechanical, or electronic hardware.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), optical workmanship requirements, and supplier conformance documentation.
- Hands-on experience with dimensional metrology, inspection microscopes, precision gauges, and CMMs for inspecting precision parts and fixtures.
- Working knowledge of optical cleanliness, bonded-assembly workmanship, vacuum sealing surfaces, and electronic component handling.
- Experience with calibration practices, nonconformance control, root-cause investigations, and verification of corrective actions.
- Strong attention to detail, accurate inspection documentation, and sound judgment in identifying nonconformances and escalating incomplete conformance evidence before hardware release.
- Experience inspecting hardware used in quantum computing, photonics, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, or scientific instrumentation preferred.