INF Optics Inspector

Ametek, Inc. • Middlefield, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an INF Optics Inspector based in Middlefield, Connecticut, you will inspect, measure, and verify incoming optical components, materials, and outsourced processes to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards before release to production. You will perform in-process and final inspections, use precision measurement equipment, review supplier documentation, record results and nonconformances, and work with cross-functional teams to address material quality issues and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing incoming, receiving, or quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify cosmetic and dimensional defects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Engineering, Quality, Optics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience inspecting precision optical components, coated optics, lenses, prisms, mirrors, or electro-optical assemblies.
• Knowledge of optical surface quality standards, including scratch-dig inspection requirements.
• Experience with interferometric testing, optical metrology equipment, or precision measurement systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and dimensional metrology principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of optical components, precision-machined parts, coatings, and related materials.
• Conduct visual inspections for scratches, digs, chips, coating imperfections, contamination, and cosmetic nonconformities.
• Verify dimensional and physical characteristics using engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and applicable standards.
• Use precision measurement equipment, including optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, interferometers, microscopes, and other inspection tools as required.
• Review and validate supplier documentation, certificates of conformance (CoCs), test reports, and special process certifications.
• Record inspection results, document nonconformances, and determine product acceptance based on established quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve material quality issues and support supplier corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality function.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED