Quality Control Inspector

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture. This position effectively assures vendor & manufacturing compliance to Thorlabs ISO9001 quality standards protecting customers. Inspectors perform visual and dimensional inspection of precision parts and make quick, accurate pass/fail decisions on many types of optics including filters, mirrors, crystals, prisms, and lenses as well as mechanical components used in conjunction with optical components. Visual surface quality inspections are often performed under 100 watt bulb in low lit room. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Requirements

1 year experience in a similar position preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to learn, understand, and effectively apply sampling plans.
Good verbal and written communication skills to operate in both individual and team environments.
Capable of reading mechanical drawings and interpret dimensional tolerances.
Adaptable to process and procedure changes.
Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality.
Computer literacy using Microsoft product suite is desired.
Must have the ability to cross train in all areas of the department, including but not limited to visual and dimensional inspection, data entry.
High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Introduction to visual and mechanical measurement of parts using metrology devices such as eye loupes, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
Identify non-conformances through specified inspection methods.
Ability to perform extremely detailed visual inspections on intricate and delicate parts occasionally performed under microscopes.
Inspections are performed efficiently, with attention to detail.
Low friction interface to peers/vendors/others in interaction with regards to inspection.
Inspection of products against manufacturing prints.
Handle and Clean Specialty Fiber Optics, Precision Optics, and mechanical components.
Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database.
Ask questions when instructions are not understood or clear.
Comply with the company safety program and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.