CMM Programmer Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Inspector/CMM is responsible for ensuring that materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products manufactured by Ancra Aircraft meet all customer, regulatory, engineering, and quality system requirements. This position performs receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to verify compliance with AS9100 standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The Quality Assurance Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring product conformity, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining the highest levels of product quality and safety within the aerospace industry.

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections of materials, components, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify product conformity to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, planning requirements, and customer requirements.
• Inspect machined parts, fabricated components, aerospace hardware, assemblies, and purchased materials.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer‑specific requirements, and internal quality procedures.

• Properly operate and maintain inspection equipment, including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height Gages
  • Pin Gages
  • Plug and Thread Gages
  • Optical Comparator
  • Radius Gages
  • Hardness Testers
  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), including Hexagon CMM utilizing PC‑DMIS software

• Create, review, and maintain AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ballooned drawings.
• Review and verify material certifications, test reports, certificates of conformity, and special process certifications.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Document and process nonconforming material reports (NMRs) in accordance with established procedures.
• Support corrective action investigations and root cause analysis activities as required.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, GD&T requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Verify compliance of purchased materials and outside processing requirements.

• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory audits as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process effectiveness, and product conformity.
• Promote a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial but not required.

• Experience using CMM equipment and PC‑DMIS software.
• Experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Experience with in aerospace, aviation, military, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or quality‑related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Trade school or vocational training highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, precision machining, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.

• Manufacturing and production environment with exposure to machinery, inspection equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as needed to support production and customer requirements.
• Requires visual acuity necessary to inspect precision aerospace components and assemblies.

Disclaimer:
Job responsibilities and requirements can change at any time.