Job Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting in-process and final inspections, interpreting technical specifications, and maintaining detailed documentation. Your expertise will be critical in upholding quality assurance and ensuring smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Verification:
- Execute in-process and final inspections following established guidelines.
- Determine appropriate inspection methods and set up requirements, especially for first article parts.
Quality Control Authority:
- Exercise the authority to halt production to prevent further processing of defective parts.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of inspection results and complete all required quality assurance forms.
- Produce clear and meaningful reports on quality metrics and findings.
Equipment Calibration:
- Oversee and manage calibration programs to monitor and control production and quality control gauges.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Technical Expertise:
- Solid foundation in mechanical and mathematical inspection principles.
- Familiarity with ISO specifications, quality standards, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
Measurement & Instrumentation:
- Skilled in programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for automated part verification.
- Proficiency with hand-held gauging tools, including micrometers, thread gauges, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height gauges, internal/external thread gauges, ID/OD micrometers, and bore gauges.
Data Management:
- Competent in documenting inspection data using computer systems and generating analytical reports.
Interpersonal & Organizational Skills:
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment alongside machinists and engineers.
- Capable of coordinating inspection plans, working with minimal supervision, and maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Requirements

**Education: **Associate’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience:
- 0–2 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to metrology.
- Experience as the primary operator/programmer of both stationary and portable CMMs.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret both single-part and assembly drawings.
Preferred Experience:
- Working knowledge of PC-DMIS software.
- Basic understanding of metallurgy and instrument calibration.

Physical Demands

General Requirements:
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Tasks involve reaching, fine motor activities (typing, using hand tools), and precise visual inspection.
- Must be comfortable working near moving parts, vehicles, or electrical sources, with strict adherence to safety protocols.