IQC Inspector I

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

About the role

As an Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector based in Middlefield (CT), you will inspect, measure, and validate incoming materials, components, assemblies, and outsourced processes to ensure conformance to engineering, customer, and supplier requirements before release to production.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and in-process inspections of mechanical, optical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and sampling plans.
• Verify supplier documentation, certifications, certificates of conformance (CoCs), test reports, and special process certifications.
• Perform measurements using conventional metrology equipment, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and vision systems.
• Record inspection results, interpret data, and determine product acceptance based on specifications and established quality requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience performing incoming, receiving, or supplier quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, dimensional metrology principles, and the use of basic gaging equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Strong communication, Microsoft Office, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Experience creating or modifying CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso or PC-DMIS software.
• Experience supporting aerospace, medical device, optics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience supporting optical manufacturing, precision machining, or electro-mechanical assembly operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Retirement (401k)
• Paid time off programs

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 – $65,000 (USD). Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.