Senior Quality Assurance Technician
About The Position
Headwall is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician with experience in optical or precision component manufacturing. The role supports inspection, documentation review, and day-to-day quality activities in a high-mix manufacturing environment. It is suited to a detail-oriented, adaptable, and curious person interested in broadening their skills beyond inspection into quality and process support. The role requires extended periods of standing and/or sitting in a clean manufacturing area. The technician must wear required personal protective equipment, such as smocks, gloves, and safety glasses, and handle chemicals using appropriate protective equipment. The position also requires transitioning between multiple process steps and products during a single shift. Due to export restrictions, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Headwall is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of QC or inspection experience within optical manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Ability to interpret quality requirements from customer purchase orders and specifications.
- Ability to develop and modify work instructions related to product quality operations.
- Experience with mechanical and/or optical measurement tools.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Experience in high-mix manufacturing.
- Direct experience with optical inspection or metrology techniques.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing or evolving priorities.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to export restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optical components and assemblies.
- Verify contract conformity against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Review and maintain quality documentation, including inspection records, travelers, and certificates.
- Support nonconformance reporting and basic root cause investigations.
- Work with manufacturing to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
- Assist with calibration, measurement system upkeep, and inspection equipment.
- Contribute ideas to improve inspection methods and quality workflows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
