QC Lead​/CMM Programmer; QCL

Join our team as a QC Lead / CMM Programmer and play a key role in maintaining the highest quality standards for precision-machined aerospace components. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-mix prototyping environment and has strong expertise in CMM programming, dimensional inspection, and GD&T.

In this role, you’ll lead QC activities, support inspection operations, resolve complex quality issues, and help drive continuous improvements across the manufacturing process.

• Program and operate Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for dimensional inspections.
• Manage QC priorities, workflow, and daily inspection activities.
• Lead, assign, and oversee QC Inspectors to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Perform detailed manual inspections using surface plates, height gages, micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Serve as the final authority on escalated inspection and quality issues.
• Independently verify CMM results using manual measurement techniques and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Utilize High QA software for inspection planning, reporting, and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with machinists and production teams to maintain efficient part flow.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support internal and external quality audits.
• Identify and implement improvements to inspection processes, quality systems, and inspection methods.

• 5–10+ years of mechanical quality-control inspection experience in precision CNC machining.
• Proven experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Strong knowledge of manual dimensional inspection techniques.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Ability to independently investigate measurement discrepancies and make final quality decisions.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience working in AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality environments.
• Previous experience leading, assigning, and prioritizing work for a QC team.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Experience inspecting aerospace components.
• Experience with Zeiss CMM programming
  , particularly Zeiss Calypso.
• Familiarity with Mitutoyo optical comparators and Starrett vision systems.
• Experience using High QA inspection software.

• Mitutoyo Optical Comparator.
• Digital Height Gages.
• Surface Plates.
• Micrometers and Precision Measurement Gages.
• High QA Software.
• $45–$55 per hour
  , depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Holiday pay and sick leave.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in a quality-driven aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Work alongside a team committed to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.