Quality Technician/CMM Programmer

About the role

The Quality Technician/CMM Programmer is responsible for performing dimensional inspections, operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), supporting first‑article inspections, validating manufacturing processes, and ensuring measurement systems provide accurate and reliable results. The role supports prototype development, manufacturing process maturation, and production readiness activities by providing precise measurement data and objective evidence of product conformity.

Key Responsibilities

• Metrology and Dimensional Inspection: Perform receiving, in‑process, and final dimensional inspections; verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements; interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T; utilize precision measuring equipment to verify critical product characteristics.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation: Operate CMMs to support inspection and validation activities; develop, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs; analyze inspection results and generate dimensional reports; troubleshoot measurement and inspection issues.
• Calypso Programming: Create and maintain Calypso inspection programs; optimize inspection routines for efficiency and repeatability; validate CMM programs prior to production use; support development of automated inspection strategies.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) Support: Perform detailed dimensional verification of prototype and production components; generate and maintain FAI documentation packages; verify compliance with engineering requirements prior to release for production.
• Process Validation and Manufacturing Readiness: Conduct dimensional studies supporting process validation; support Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR); assist with process capability studies and measurement system evaluations; collect and analyze measurement data for manufacturing process development.
• Measurement System Support: Verify calibration status of inspection and measurement equipment; support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities; assist with Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies; ensure inspection equipment is suitable for intended use.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience performing dimensional inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Experience programming Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency in:
  • Calypso Programming
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation
  • Precision Dimensional Inspection
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Receiving Inspection
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • Inspection Reporting
  • Precision Measurement Techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Quality Technology, Metrology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Five (5)+ years of inspection or metrology experience.
• Experience supporting First Article Inspections.
• Background in aerospace, defense, nuclear, medical device, semiconductor, or other high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting prototype development or manufacturing process validation activities.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
• Highly desirable experience with:
  • Zeiss CMM Platforms
  • PC‑DMIS
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  • Gage R&R Studies
  • Process Validation Activities
  • Surface Plate Inspection Techniques
  • Optical Measurement Systems

Other Requirements

• United States citizenship.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and 100% vesting beginning day 1.