Quality Tech

Job Description Summary

Quality Control Technician supports machining operations by performing advanced dimensional inspection using CMMs and precision measurement equipment. This role interprets complex engineering requirements (including GD&T) to validate critical features, ensure product conformity, and prevent quality escapes. The Level 3 technician is expected to handle complex part families, troubleshoot measurement/fixturing issues, and coach others on inspection best practices while maintaining strict calibration, traceability, and documentation discipline.

• Execute complex inspection plans using CMM equipment (setup, part alignment, probing strategy verification) per site procedures.

• Perform advanced dimensional inspection using precision tools (height gage, micrometers, bore gages, indicators, pin/plug gages, surface finish gages as applicable).

• Apply GD&T to verify form, profile, position, runout, concentricity, datum schemes, and feature relationships.

• Validate inspection results against drawings, models, routers, and specifications; identify out-of-tolerance conditions and trends.

• Shift: 1st shift 6am-2:30pm

• Record results accurately in required systems/forms (FAI/in-process/final dimensional records as applicable).

• Maintain inspection status and part identification to prevent mix/escape (tagging, segregation, traceability).

• Ensure measurement data is complete, legible, and compliant with site quality processes.

• Initiate and document non conformances; support containment and escape prevention actions.

• Provide objective evidence (CMM reports, manual gage data, photos as allowed) to support Engineering/Quality Engineering investigations.

• Support MRB activities by summarizing inspection evidence and measurement method used (per site authorization).

• Verify gage calibration status before use; ensure proper care/handling and environmental requirements are met.

• Support measurement studies (e.g., gage R&R) and inspection method validations as assigned.

• Troubleshoot fixturing, part stability, and repeatability issues; elevate when measurement uncertainty is suspected.

• Mentor Level 1–2 QC technicians in CMM fundamentals, GD&T interpretation, and documentation quality.

• Partner with Operations on defect prevention (setup verification, in-process control points, reaction plans).

• Participate in continuous improvement (scrap/rework reduction, FPY improvement) aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC).

• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

• NDT (IR) Experience and support:
  If qualified, support or interface with NDT processes (as applicable) and help ensure compliance with required methods and documentation.

• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; machining/precision components strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Demonstrated proficiency with CMM inspection (running programs, setting up parts, interpreting reports) and precision hand gaging.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and procedural compliance.

• Experience with FAI (e.g., AS9102) and in-process inspection planning.

• Experience with CMM programming and knowledge of probing strategies/fixture design concepts.

• Experience with multi-platform metrology: vision systems, structured light, comparator, and manual…