Quality Assurance Inspector II

HighRes•Beverly, MA

182d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

HighRes is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to support quality operations in incoming inspection, manufacturing-floor inspection, and End-of-Line (EOL) verification. The role inspects precision mechanical components, assemblies, and finished products for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and company quality standards. The inspector works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support product quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience inspecting tight-tolerance precision mechanical components and assemblies using CMM equipment, including Hexagon CMM and PC-DMIS.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection requirements.
Proficiency with inspection and metrology equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and vision systems.
Experience supporting incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, machined components, assemblies, and supplier-provided parts.
Conduct in-process and on-the-floor inspections to support manufacturing and assembly operations.
Perform End-of-Line (EOL) inspections and final verification before product release.
Inspect tight-tolerance precision mechanical components using calibrated inspection and metrology equipment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
Verify dimensional accuracy, fit, alignment, workmanship, labeling, and functional requirements.
Document inspection results, nonconformances, and disposition information in quality systems and records.
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, containment actions, and rework verification as needed.
Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve quality-related issues.
Support First Article Inspections (FAI), investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Handle inspection equipment appropriately and verify its calibration status before use.
Maintain compliance with company Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and applicable standards.