Quality Inspector

Job Title:

Quality CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector

• Salary
  : $31‑37/hr
• Employment type
  :
  Full‑time
• Seniority level
  :
  Mid‑Senior level
• Job function
  :
  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance
• Industries
  :
  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing

This is an hourly position that plans, coordinates, and directs a quality control program designed to support timely production of quality parts consistent with customers' requirements and established standards. Ensure training is done and proof of competency is documented. Implement cross‑training and identify backups wherever possible.

Positive reinforcement, maintain team morale and focus.
Act as mentor, initiate change to develop an effective manufacturing environment.

• Determine quality requirements for upcoming jobs, including revision changes and initial runs. Determine if a CMM/NEXIV program is required and plan accordingly.
• Review all revision changes and coordinate the creation of the inspection sheet(s); mark up prints as necessary.
• Review quotes for potential quality issues such as tight tolerance features, finishes, questionable GD&T, missing dimensions, or features hard to inspect.

• CMM programming, including verification, validation, and proper revision control and saving of the programs.
• Determine/design fixtures (stand‑offs, clamps, vises, v‑blocks, etc.) for CMM programs in Unigraphics (NX 10).
• Create set‑up sheets for CMM programs, taking pictures and embedding them inside the programs for clearer guidance.
• Diagnose and remedy CMM errors to determine required resolution for part fixturing or program adjustments.

• Review, verify correctness, and sign off calibration sheets for the NEXIVs and CMMs once completed. Scan signed certificates into the network.

• Assign duties to current QS staff; prioritize based on needs.

• First‑piece inspections for machinists. In‑process inspection for hard‑to‑verify features, including manual checks on complicated parts such as the MMAs.
• Review first pieces and in‑process pieces for deburring, qualifying edge breaks; final inspection reviews parts visually.
• Assist with gauging issues on the floor as needed.
• Review and disposition in conjunction with production possible issues/nonconformances identified on the floor.
• Assist production with any questions regarding quality requirements, inspection sheet accuracy, GD&T, harsh changes; redline when necessary for urgent changes.
• Review possible process changes based on quality issues with Production.

First Articles form 1, 2 handled by final inspection; form 3 is handled by QS.