Lead Quality Control Inspector

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, first-article, in-process, and final inspections of optical, mechanical, vacuum, and electronic hardware against approved engineering drawings, specifications, and purchasing requirements.
• Inspect critical dimensions, optical surface condition, assembly workmanship, and supplier documentation using established acceptance criteria and precision measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to implement and refine in-process inspection points for optical cleaning, bonding, precision assembly, and rework.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and support the development and improvement of inspection methods.
• Maintain calibration and gauge records, verify equipment calibration status, and identify measurement limitations or concerns.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material; coordinate with Engineering on technical disposition and verify approved rework or corrective actions before release.
• Work with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate supplier defects, address recurring production issues, and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Verify inspection completion, configuration identity, and resolution of quality issues at release gates. Maintain traceable quality records and communicate defects and release risks.
• BS in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent relevant quality control and precision-inspection experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or inspection of precision optical, mechanical, or electronic hardware.

Experience & Education

Qualifications

• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), optical workmanship requirements, and supplier conformance documentation.
• Hands-on experience with dimensional metrology, inspection microscopes, precision gauges, and CMMs for inspecting precision parts and fixtures.
• Working knowledge of optical cleanliness, bonded-assembly workmanship, vacuum sealing surfaces, and electronic component handling.
• Experience with calibration practices, nonconformance control, root-cause investigations, and verification of corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate inspection documentation, and sound judgment in identifying nonconformances and escalating incomplete conformance evidence before hardware release.
• Experience inspecting hardware used in quantum computing, photonics, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, or scientific instrumentation preferred.
• Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
• The base salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting hardware used in quantum computing, photonics, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, or scientific instrumentation preferred.
• The base salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.