? (11/1/2025) Quality Inspector II (2nd Shift Monday PM to Friday PM 1:30pm - 10pm)

Company: Coherent
Location: Murrieta
Posted on: November 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join our growing team as an Inspector II, where you will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, performing inspections, and supporting quality control processes. This hands-on position offers an opportunity to work with advanced tools and contribute to maintaining high standards across production. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The Inspector II has the responsibility for the action required for - Assuring the quality level of the finished product, purchased materials and components are commensurate with Exotic Electro Optics requirements and customer expectations. - Performing the actual physical operations of inspection, test and SPC required to provide quality control and assurance. - Performing in house quality audits. - Assuring the maintenance and calibration of quality information equipment and safe operating practices. - Training of lower-level inspectors. Hands-on Inspection - 50% Learns to perform the following: - Plan inspection workload to meet production requirements, interfacing with Production Control. - Receiving inspection and test. - In-process inspection. - Final inspection and test. - First article inspection. - Quality records maintenance. - Training lower level inspectors. - Customer Return evaluation. - Material Review support. Material Handling and Safety - 10% - Become familiar with the handling practices of optical components. - Able to clean optical components without causing damage. - Follow Company safety rules and procedures. Tools - 20% - Uses calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, hand tools, height gauges, test plates, calculators, electronic gauges, light sources, interferometers, autocollimators, personal computers and test equipment for various products. Prints & Specifications - 10% - Able to read and understand various prints, specifications, and Military Specifications. Paperwork and Recordkeeping - 10% - Able to enter data into various data bases on the computer. - Follow routers and work orders. - File Education & Experience - Minimum 2 years of related experience or a vocational or technical certificate without relative experience - High School education Skills - Operates Laser Marker, uses calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, hand tools, height gauges, test plates, calculators, electronic gauges, light sources, interferometers, autocollimators, personal computers and test equipment for various products. - Operational planning and scheduling of work load, Receiving inspection and test, In-process inspection, Final Inspection, Final test, First Article inspection, Quality records maintenance, Customer Return Evaluation, Material Review support. - Skills in inspection, writing, interpersonal communications, and Statistical Methods necessary to perform the above functions, duties and responsibilities. Working Conditions - Inspection area, gloves, masks at times, smocks Physical Requirements - Standing, sitting, leaning, lifting 25-30 lbs and walking Safety Requirements All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent A&D EHS standards. Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent A&D: Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent A&D is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.About Us Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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