Quality Inspector/CMM Programmer

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO annually, with accrual starting on day one.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Strong medical plans available for both individuals and families.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Purchase company stock at a 15% discount through convenient payroll deductions.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Receive a 50% match on contributions up to 8%, with immediate vesting so you fully own every dollar right away.
• Full Benefits Package – Includes dental, vision, and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Paid Holidays – Take time to recharge with company holidays, plus a floating holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with up to $7,500 per year in education reimbursement for approved coursework and programs.
• Competitive Pay Differentials – Earn more for flexible schedules

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Inspect tight-tolerance and critical features on precision machined components.
• Use inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IMTE) such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and indicators.
• Operate and utilize vision systems for non-contact measurement and feature verification.
• Run and/or support CMM inspections using programs developed in PC-DMIS.
• Verify failed or out-of-tolerance CMM features by: Re-measuring using alternate methods (manual tools, vision systems, or re-alignment), identifying potential programming, alignment, or fixturing issues.
• Use molding/replication putty (e.g., silicone or comparable compounds) to: Capture internal or inaccessible features, Enable indirect measurement of complex geometries, Validate dimensions that cannot be directly probed or visually inspected, Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with MRB procedures.
• Complete inspection reports and documentation accurately (FAI, in-process, final inspection records).
• Verify traceability, material certifications, and documentation compliance.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to measurement discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of inspection areas and equipment.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / customer audits).
• Communicate inspection results and discrepancies clearly to production, engineering, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 4 - 6+ years of inspection experience in precision machining, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• A strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments (IMTE).
• Experience with vision inspection systems (preferred).
• Experience verifying CMM results and troubleshooting measurement discrepancies (preferred).
• Experience using replication/molding techniques for inspection (preferred).
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems preferred.
• Experience with CMM operation (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• A strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to inspect tight-tolerance machined features.
• The ability to evaluate difficult-to-access features using indirect methods.
• An analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• The ability to validate and challenge automated inspection results (CMM/vision systems).
• An effective communication and teamwork ability.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.