Dimensional Metrology Inspector — CMM & FARO

Who are We?

Pro-Type Industries, a third-generation family-owned business established in 1969, provides high-quality CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing services from its headquarters in Sterling, VA. The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, military, manufacturing, electronics, technology, and marine. Pro-Type is deeply committed to employee training and development, boasting a highly skilled team with an average tenure of 17 years.

The company's long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth.

For us, 50 years in the industry is only the beginning.

• Annual fully paid training for continuing education
• Career Growth with a professional development plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on site gym, and more
• 401k with a generous employer match
• Collaborative team and entrepreneurial work environment

You are a Quality Inspector conducting tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products through the use of CMM, Laser, Arm Probe, and manual inspection tools. You will contribute to Pro-Type’s on-going support of our customers through the creation of essential quality reports, documentation, and corrective actions. Equally important is your ability to multitask, be highly organized, self-motivated, cooperative and collaborative.

• Annual fully paid training for continuing education
• Career Growth with a professional development plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on site gym, and more
• 401k with a generous employer match
• Collaborative team and entrepreneurial work environment

• Perform thorough inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of manufactured parts using appropriate precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles when evaluating manufactured components.
• Complete and maintain accurate dimensional inspection reports and other required quality documentation.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and associated documentation as required.
• Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS software.
• Perform inspections using FARO Arm equipment and Poly Works software.
• Utilize High QA software to support inspection planning, documentation, and reporting.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, optical equipment, and other precision measuring instruments as appropriate.
• Conduct applicable non-destructive inspections and testing in accordance with established procedures and qualifications.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or products.
• Assist with the investigation and documentation of quality issues and discrepancies.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to resolve inspection and manufacturing concerns.
• Verify that inspection and measuring equipment is within required calibration status prior to use.
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records in accordance with company and quality system requirements.
• Follow applicable AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality procedures, customer requirements, and internal work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support Quality Department and other Pro-Type activities as requested.
• Perform other duties in support of Pro-Type Industries as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or quality-related education or training preferred.
• Previous quality inspection experience in a precision metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of GD&T.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and dimensional tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other measuring devices.
• CMM proficiency, including PC-DMIS software.
• FARO Arm proficiency, including Poly Works software.
• Proficiency with High QA or similar quality inspection software.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works or other 3D CAD software, including the…