Location: 633 Giguere Court, San Jose, CA 95133

Hire type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay Range: $50-55 / hr (Depending on Experience)

Job Description

QC Lead / CMM Programmer (QCL)

Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc.

Halcyon Manufacturing is a modern contract manufacturing company specializing in precision-machined components. We are seeking a hands-on QC Lead (QCL) with strong experience in both CMM programming and manual inspection/metrology.

This role is responsible for owning the execution of the QC department, including:

Driving QC throughput
Programming and optimizing CMM inspections
Directing QC Inspectors (QI)
Serving as the final escalation point for inspection verification

You must be able to inspect close-tolerance aerospace components using both CMM and manual inspection methods. This includes the ability to independently verify CMM results using surface plate techniques and hand tools.

We operate in a fast-paced, high-mix prototyping environment, and this role requires someone who can balance speed, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure.

Job Duties (But not limited to):

Program and operate Zeiss CMM (or similar) for dimensional inspections
Own and manage daily QC throughput and inspection priorities
Direct and assign work to QC Inspectors (QI)
Perform and verify inspections using:
Serve as the final verification point for all escalated inspection issues
Validate and troubleshoot discrepancies between CMM data and manual measurements
Conduct and support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
Use inspection software such as High QA for planning and documentation
Coordinate with machinists, QE, and production to ensure efficient part flow
Ensure all parts meet customer drawings, GD&T, and tolerance requirements
Maintain accurate and organized inspection records
Support internal and external audits as needed
Drive continuous improvement in QC efficiency, throughput, and processes

Job Requirements:

5–10+ years in mechanical QC inspection in a precision machining environment
Strong knowledge of GD&T and interpreting engineering drawings
Proven experience with:
Ability to:
Hands-on experience using:
Familiarity with:
Experience directing or leading QC Inspectors (QI)
Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills

Company Values

Passion: We believe the core of true quality work comes from passion. We promise to treat each job big or small as if it were our own.
Integrity: We believe in transparency. Earning trust by matching our behaviors to our work.
Discipline: We believe in staying engaged and never cutting corners.
Standardization: We believe in process-driven work to ensure repeatability and reliability.
Team: We believe in pushing each other to make the company great together.

Schedule

Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Overtime and weekends as needed

Benefits

Medical / Dental
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Leave

Experience Level

5–10+ years required

Education

High School or better (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

You Should Be Proficient In:

AS9100
AS9102
GD&T
Basic Computer Skills

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use:

Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
Digital Height Gage (Mitutoyo)
Surface Plate Inspection Tools
Measurement Gauges
Calipers and Micrometers
Vision System (Starrett, M2 Software)

You should be proficient in:

AS9100
AS9102
AS9100 Experience
Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
2D Drawings
CAD Software
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Zeiss)
Measurement Gauges
Calipers and Micrometers
Vision System