Quality Metrology Specialist (356)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain dimensional inspection programs for purchased aerospace parts using CMMs and other metrology tools.
• Program and operate CMMs (PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or equivalent) and other digital measurement systems (laser trackers, optical scanners, comparators, etc.).
• Interpret and apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to inspection planning and measurement activities.
• Conduct and support AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs/FAIRs), ensuring dimensional compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead and perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, and uncertainty studies to validate measurement systems.
• Manage and maintain the calibration system for inspection and measurement equipment, ensuring traceability to national/international standards (NIST, ISO 17025).
• Support MRB and root cause investigations through advanced dimensional analysis and inspection reporting.
• Act as technical authority for inspection methods, advising inspectors and engineers on metrology practices.
• Partner with suppliers, design engineering, and customer quality representatives (e.g., PWC, RR) to resolve dimensional compliance issues.
• Provide training and mentorship on metrology practices, CMM programming, and calibration requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or Metrology preferred)
  • OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of experience in aerospace quality, dimensional inspection, or metrology.
• Advanced proficiency with CMM programming (PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, MODUS, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to interpret complex aerospace engineering drawings.
• Experience with calibration systems management and traceability standards (ISO 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540).
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, laser scanners, height gauges, profilometers, etc.).
• Experience with FAIR/AS9102 documentation and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Has superior knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal/external customers and embrace a customer focused approach.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to efficiently organize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• ASQ Certification (CCT – Certified Calibration Technician, or CMI – Certified Mechanical Inspector).
• Experience supporting Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, or Airbus quality/FAIR requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS13100 aerospace quality management standards.
• Experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality engineering.