G&H is a global leader in optical design, testing, and manufacturing, specializing in the technology of light. We partner with customers to deliver optical systems, assemblies, and components for challenging applications across various industries.

Headquartered in Ilminster, Somerset, UK, with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is renowned for its expertise in acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optics. With over 75 years of history, we are the trusted partner for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors, committed to quality and excellence.

G&H|GS Optics We is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support and qualifying in-process production parts for manufacturing, ensuring adherence to test protocols and procedures. You will collaborate closely with production process technicians to maintain consistent and acceptable yields and work toward continuous improvement across production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and qualification of in-process production parts for manufacturing following established test protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with production process technicians to initiate and maintain a process for producing parts with consistent and acceptable yields.
• Perform Process Compliance Audits to ensure conformance to company procedures.
• Support production areas based on documented work instructions by: 
  • Performing dimensional measurements using manual/hand gauges (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
  • Operating computer-controlled gauges (Mitutoyo touch CMM, Zeiss scanning CMM, OGP multisensory CMM, Zeiss profilometer).
  • Conducting optical non-contact inspection using interferometer and optical bench metrology methods.
  • Performing visual inspections of optical parts per MIL PRF-13830B to identify non-conformance according to documented parameters.
  • Notifying production personnel of inspection results and identifying non-conformance.
  • Identifying and reporting systematic and preventable non-conformance occurrences to maximize yields.
  • Performing final inspections both in-process (where applicable) and as a standalone operation.
• Reject defective products and document through the Discrepant Material Report (DMR) process.
• Document inspection results electronically into Excel-based inspection files.
• Summarize daily activities and inspection status through email or daily journal.
• Apply flash coating to sample parts using a vacuum coating chamber.
• Work with production to actively identify and act on continuous improvement opportunities, suggesting machine and process changes as needed.
• Fulfill all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and legal manner while promoting continuous improvement.
• Interact with coworkers in a manner that encourages excellence and world-class thinking.
• Encourage team members to take initiative and develop a winning attitude.
• Demonstrate urgency and commitment to earning customer trust daily.
• Align goals with the company’s core values: customer focus, integrity, action, unity, and precision.
• Continuously raise individual performance to proactively address problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Technology, Equipment & Tools:

• MS Word &  Access: Beginner level
• MS Excel: Intermediate level
• Hand Gauges: Intermediate level
• Computer-Controlled Inspection/Test Equipment (CMM, interferometer, lens bench, profilometer, etc.): Intermediate level

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow documented work instructions.
• Ability to operate manual and computer-controlled inspection equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to document inspection results clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

If you are passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become a part of a team that values excellence and integrity in everything we do.

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Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR").  To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R.  § 120.15).  Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.