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Inspector B

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listing for: Draper Labs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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Job Description

Summary:

The Inspector B is responsible for performing inspections and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment and quality control programs. Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assemblies. Performs sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Perform inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and/or systems.

* Document work results and generates inspection reports.

* Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.

* Documents work results and generates inspection reports.

* Complies with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices.

* Accomplishes assignments with minimum direct supervision.

Typical equipment used includes:

* For Mechanical Inspection Microscopes. micrometers, gage blocks, pin gauges, comparators, surface plates, height gages, rotary tables, coordinate measuring machines, and roundness and surface analysis equipment.

* For Electrical Inspection Oscilloscopes, Capacitance/impedance bridges, power supplies, and microscopes.

Skills:

* Able to use and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work to inspection procedures.

* Able to follow and execute to verbal and written instructions.

* Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.

Education:

* High school diploma or its equivalent, plus two yearsof technical schooling related to engineering, science and/or mathematics.

* The two years schooling may be satisfiedthrough one ofthe following:
1. An Associates degree in an engineering or science program OR
2. Five college credit technical courses in the area of engineering, science, and/or mathematics. One college level writing class can be counted toward the five courses.

* Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from the American Society of Quality (ASQ).

Experience:

* For employee who satisfy the Education requirement, a minimum of 4 years experience is required in a quality assurance organization performing tasks related to the inspection of either mechanical or electrical commodities.
Typical Mechanical Commodities
* Mechanical stampings, moldings, castings, threaded components, sheet metal parts, and bearings.
Typical Electrical Commodities
* electronic components, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, wafer die, MCM/MEMS products, harness, connectors, or other electro
* mechanical assemblies.

Additional

Job Description:

Role is onsite in Cambridge, MA.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$43.60 - $43.60

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role.

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now

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