Quality Inspector/CMM Operator

The ideal candidate possesses strong blueprint reading and metrology skills, experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), and a thorough understanding of quality inspection techniques in a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production personnel to identify quality concerns, support corrective actions, and ensure product conformity throughout the manufacturing process.

- Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies.

- Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify dimensional compliance with engineering specifications.

- Create, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs, as required.

- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.

- Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection equipment.

- Conduct inspections, testing, and sampling activities to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

- Complete and maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

- Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials and products.

- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

- Support containment activities related to internal and customer quality concerns.

- Perform traceability activities and maintain quality records in accordance with company and customer requirements.

- Assist with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and customer documentation requirements.

- Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on quality and process capability.

- Communicate quality concerns and inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality leadership.

- Support plant quality and operational activities as needed.

- Technical training in Manufacturing, Machining, Metrology, or Quality preferred.

- Minimum two years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

- Experience inspecting CNC-machined components strongly preferred.

- Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting inspection reports preferred.

- Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation required.

- Combination of education, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.

- Strong knowledge of precision measurement and inspection techniques

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications

- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

- Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and related metrology equipment

- Understanding of traceability requirements and quality documentation

- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization