Precision Quality Inspector -- Final & FAI Specialist

Do you thrive on translating complex blueprints into rock-solid inspection plans? Can you navigate GD&T and CMM troubleshooting with confidence? If you’re energized by resolving nonconformances and mentoring peers, this role is for you.

Reports to: Quality & Safety Manager

• Inspection Execution: Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections to customer specs using calibrated equipment; record results per defined procedures.
• Contract-to-Process Alignment: Review customer contracts/specifications against manufacturing documentation to ensure all obligations are identified and fulfilled.
• Metrology & Calibration: Calibrate and maintain precision instruments following work instructions; keep calibration due dates current for employee, customer-supplied, and company-owned assets.
• Documentation & Shipping: Complete the documentation needed to certify product conformance at shipment.
• Root Cause & Disposition: Process nonconforming product and assist in determining root cause in line with standard work.
• Training & Collaboration: Help train teammates to elevate inspection capability across the shop.
• Inspection Planning: Convert customer requirements into accurate inspection criteria.
• Equipment Care: Conduct preventive maintenance on all inspection equipment.
• Admin Accuracy: Complete paperwork and production reporting, including time, attendance, and inventory.
• 6S & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace using 6S; perform scheduled internal 6S audits; follow all safety policies and regulations.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of experience in quality control or machining.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics administration.
• Proven experience with optical comparators and profilometers.
• Expert blueprint reading with advanced GD exposure to military specifications.
• Background in lean and quality systems preferred: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D.
• CMM operation and troubleshooting experience required; Zeiss Calypso preferred.
• Comfort with ERP and quality software interfaces preferred.
• Strong mathematics, computer literacy, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Skilled communicator; team-oriented and motivated by challenging problems.

• GD&T mastery
• Quality inspection experience
• AS9100 familiarity
• Precision measurement & hand metrology
• Advanced inspection & gage measurement

• Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Calipers and Micrometers