Quality Inspector

Title: Quality Inspector

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager

SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO!

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.

See below one of many career opportunities to join to RPO team!

The Quality Inspector position will support inspection of precision optical assemblies and components in a cleanroom environment. The employee will regularly interface with Department Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineering, and Shipping to ensure on-time shipment of product and efficient identification and escalation of defects.

• Perform In-Process and Final Inspection of optical and opto-electronic assembly components, products and processes.
• Conduct visual inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Document inspection results accurately through data collection, logging, and reporting.
• Communicate non-conforming or borderline conditions to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Review material certifications and test reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with purchasing and design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out additional quality-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED. AAS or AS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in a quality position or related field.
• Experience with optical inspection and handling strongly preferred.
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to notice small errors, including in data review.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints.
• Comfortability using a computer and Microsoft office products.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• The right candidate will be highly motivated and have the ability to take initiative with little supervision.
• The right candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, including low-light.

• Results-Oriented:
  Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up;
• Curious:
  You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge;
• Process Oriented:
  Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail;
• Analytical:
  Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude;
• Accountable:
  Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members;
• Detail-Oriented:
  Have excellent time management and organizational skills;
• A Team Player:
  Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude;
• A U.S. Person:
  Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.”

• Required to stand, use hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear regularly.
• May involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Requires excellent vision (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception) and eye strain from magnified inspection.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity to grasp.
• Requires frequent computer use.
• May involve use of oils, solvents, cleaning solutions; lab coats provided; safety glasses required and may require area specific safety training.
• Works in a manufacturing environment with loud noise and exposure to moving parts and fumes or airborne particles.

• Growth:
  The opportunity to learn and advance your career.
• Wealth:
  Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match.
• Wellness:
  Health, dental, vision & life insurance.
• Balance: 11 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick time.
• Culture: an energetic, caring, fun, value-driven team.

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