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About the Role
The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of precision optical components, assemblies, and related manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards. This role plays a critical part in identifying defects, maintaining product quality, and supporting on-time delivery of high-performance optical products within a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections of precision optical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes to verify compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
- Conduct visual inspections using established procedures, inspection criteria, and applicable measurement equipment.
- Review engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, material certifications, and test documentation to verify product conformity.
- Accurately document inspection results, nonconformances, and quality data in accordance with internal procedures and quality system requirements.
- Identify and communicate nonconforming or questionable conditions to Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel for evaluation and disposition.
- Utilize microscopes, comparators, and other inspection equipment as required to evaluate product quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with cleanroom protocols, contamination control practices, and proper handling procedures for sensitive optical components.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping teams to support on-time delivery of conforming product and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain accurate quality records and support audits, investigations, corrective actions, and quality system activities as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing quality, inspection, testing, or other detail-oriented technical environment.
- Experience working with precision products, assemblies, components, or documentation where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
- Strong visual inspection skills with the ability to identify defects, discrepancies, and nonconforming conditions.
- Proficiency with computers and standard software, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and consistency.
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, persons granted refugee or asylum status, or temporary residents granted amnesty) pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations.
Skills
- Visual inspection
- Microscope operation
- Comparator operation
- Reading engineering drawings
- Reading specifications
- Reading work instructions
- Reading inspection criteria
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Documentation skills
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Visual acuity
- Color recognition
- Depth perception
Location
- Rochester
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate degree or technical coursework in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Optics, or a related field is beneficial but not required.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- 11 paid company holidays
About the Company
- RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies.
- We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating.
- As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs.
Equal Opportunity
- Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.
- EOE/AA/Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.