Quality Technician

Ametek, Inc.•Bedford, MA

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs incoming, in-process, final, and first article inspections to verify that materials, assemblies, and finished products meet established quality requirements. The role documents inspection results, supports control of nonconforming material, and works with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve product and process quality issues. The position requires reading engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, workmanship standards, and inspection instructions; using mechanical inspection tools and basic electrical test equipment; and maintaining quality records in ERP, QMS, and electronic systems. The technician also supports production issue investigations, customer complaints, equipment calibration, audits, and continuous improvement activities. Amptek, an AMETEK company, designs and manufactures X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, X-ray sources, and analytical instrumentation for applications including scientific research, industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and aerospace missions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances and use common mechanical inspection tools and basic electrical test equipment.
Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and electronic business or quality systems.
Strong attention to detail, documentation, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage inspection priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and reduce costs; ability to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing, electronics, mechanical inspection, or a related field.
One or more years of manufacturing, inspection, test, or quality-related experience; equivalent technical training and hands-on experience will be considered.
Experience in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment, including GD&T, sampling plans, first article inspection, nonconformance, and calibration processes.
Experience inspecting mechanical or electronic assemblies and relevant IPC training or certification, such as IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, final, and first article inspections of mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, and finished products.
Conduct dimensional, visual, and basic electrical inspections using appropriate inspection and test equipment.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, workmanship standards, and inspection instructions.
Document inspection and test results and maintain quality records in ERP, QMS, and electronic systems.
Identify, segregate, label, and document nonconforming material, and provide inspection data to support review and disposition.
Support investigation and containment of production issues, returned material, and customer complaints through inspection, sorting, reinspection, and data collection.
Ensure inspection equipment is suitable for use and within calibration; maintain equipment and support calibration activities as assigned.
Communicate quality concerns and work with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to support resolution.
Follow controlled procedures and work instructions and support audits, quality documentation, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.
Maintain an organized inspection area and follow applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.