Our growing team is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Cambridge, MA. In this role, you will ensure that incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products consistently meet defined quality standards. Your responsibilities will span IQC and OQC inspections, document control, change control evaluation, and internal auditing - all in support of a quality management system registered to ISO 9001, enabling the organization to deliver reliable, specification-conformant products while maintaining continuous improvement and regulatory readiness. As part of your responsibilities, you will: Inspection • Receive and sample-inspect incoming materials, components, and sub-assemblies against defined specifications (IQC) • Operate measurement equipment including calipers, microscopes, and fiber-alignment tools at the inspection workstation • Perform final acceptance inspection on finished products prior to shipment (OQC) • Verify test reports, certificates of conformance, and labeling completeness • Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) and coordinate quarantine or return-to-vendor (RTV) actions • Log inspection data and maintain lot-traceability records Document Control • Maintain and version-control SOPs, work instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering drawings On SharePoint and Notion • Ensure obsolete documents are withdrawn from production and correctly archived • Coordinate periodic document review cycles and manage document owner reminders • Review new or revised SOPs, test procedures, and inspection plans for technical accuracy and compliance • Provide QE sign-off within the document approval workflow (ECO / DCO routing) • Ensure approved documents are available at both sites prior to implementation Auditing • Plan and execute internal process audits against ISO 9001 and applicable standards • Write audit reports documenting findings, observations, and opportunities for improvement (OFIs) • Track corrective action closure from prior audit findings • Conduct or support supplier quality audits and assess vendor quality systems • Serve as host and liaison during customer or third-party certification audits Change Control • Evaluate engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) for quality impact on product, process, and documentation • Facilitate FMEA updates and risk assessments triggered by engineering changes • Determine re-validation or re-qualification requirements resulting from changes • Coordinate document updates, training, and material disposition in support of approved changes • Monitor change implementation on the production floor and verify effectiveness prior to closure General Support Activities • Support and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO standards • Assist with planning and execution of supplier audits and supplier quality assessments • Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product/test engineering, reliability, and operations to resolve quality issues • Assist/Work with external semiconductor manufacturing partners including wafer foundries and OSAT assembly/test suppliers to ensure product quality and process control • Support supplier quality management activities including supplier qualification, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring • Support failure analysis investigations including coordination with internal teams and external manufacturing partners • Support 8D/RMA and field return investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions • Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including PLC process, quality planning, risk assessments, and manufacturing readiness • Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation as required by the QMS • Promote continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing partners, and supply chain Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline • 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role, preferably in a photonics, fabless semiconductor or electronics environment • Hands-on experience conducting IQC and OQC inspections in a cleanroom or ESD-controlled environment • Familiarity with optical or photonic device inspection is a plus • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements • Experience supporting or participating in internal, supplier, or third-party certification audits • Familiarity with document control principles and change control processes (ECO / ECR / DCO workflows) • Exposure to FMEA, risk assessment methodologies, and corrective action processes • Proficiency with measurement and inspection equipment (calipers, microscopes, fiber-alignment tools, or equivalent precision instruments) • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures • Experience working within a SharePoint DMS, ERP, or PLM system for document and change management • Competence in writing clear, accurate technical documents including NCRs, audit reports, and inspection records • Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and documentation • Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities spanning hands-on floor work and administrative tasks • Effective communicator across cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and regulatory • Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage time-sensitive document approval queues • Comfortable working in a mixed environment including production floor, cleanroom, and office settings Preferred • Experience with ISO 27001 • Familiarity with lot traceability, certificate of conformance (CoC) review, and OQC release processes • Prior involvement in supplier qualification or vendor audit programs • Experience working with semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, and test processes • Experience managing quality interactions with semiconductor foundries and OSAT partners • Experience with quality tools such as FMEA/8D/SPC/Control Plan/Six Sigma • Proficient in English and advantage to have Mandarin, as required for working with our global team frequently Benefits • Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $65,000 - $145,000) • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families • 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching • Paid Parental Leave • Life and disability insurance • Commuter benefits and subsidies • Professional growth and mentorship opportunities This role is in-person at HyperLight's office in Cambridge, MA. Authorization to work in the US is required.