Ready to Lead Complex Inspections with Confidence?
If you’ve mastered tight-tolerance inspection and want to be the go-to technical authority on the floor, this role is for you. We build precision parts for medical devices, aerospace, defense, space, and other high-stakes applications—where measurement rigor translates directly into real-world performance.
What Will You Do?
- Own first article, first piece, in-process, receiving, and final inspections for precision-machined and ground components.
- Leverage advanced metrology: CMMs, vision systems, optical inspection, profilometers, roundness testers, micrometers, calipers, height and bore gages, pins/threads, gage blocks, and surface plates.
- Apply GD&T to ASME Y14.5 across complex prints, customer drawings, and specs.
- Validate parts from CNC milling/turning, Swiss, centerless and OD/ID grinding, EDM, and production machining.
- Document results following Good Documentation Practices and our ISO 13485, AS9100, FDA, and internal QMS requirements.
- Contribute to NCRs, MRB, root cause, CAPA/preventive actions, and continuous improvement.
- Use data to guide capability (CpK/PpK), trends, and sound disposition decisions.
- Collaborate with machinists, EDM operators, grinders, engineers, and production leadership to contain and eliminate defects at the source.
- Mentor junior technicians and support audits, SOP refinement, inspection plan updates, and broader quality initiatives.
Do You Bring These Strengths?
- 5+ years in precision inspection, CMM, QC, or metrology.
- Background in CNC, grinding, EDM, Swiss, aerospace, defense, medical device, or contract manufacturing.
- Fluent in reading complex blueprints and applying GD&T.
- Comfortable in regulated environments: ISO 13485:2016, AS9100, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or ITAR.
- Disciplined documentation and traceability.
- Clear communicator with operators, engineers, and leaders.
- Problem-solver who looks beyond go/no-go.
- Quick to learn new equipment, methods, and customer-specific needs.
Nice-to-Haves
- CMM programming (Zeiss Calypso).
- Keyence IM Series or OGP video inspection.
- Machining, grinding, EDM, or toolmaking experience.
- Inspector training/mentoring background.
- FAI, PPAP, control plans, SOP updates, internal audits, NCR/MRB, CAPA, root cause.
- Experience in medical device, aerospace, defense, or space parts.
Physical Requirements
- On your feet most of the day; regular walking.
- Frequent hands-on work with instruments, tools, and controls.
- Routine handling of small, precise components and tooling.
- High visual acuity for prints, HMI displays, and metrology readouts; distinguish fine variation.
- Read/interpret instructions, blueprints, setup sheets, inspection reports, and digital records.
- Periodic bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
- Lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally, with or without help.
- Use hoists and other lifting devices safely.
- Work near moving equipment, cutting tools, chips, coolants, and lubricants.
- Operate with PPE in moderate manufacturing noise.
- Consistent attendance and willingness for overtime when production needs it.
ITAR Requirement
KMM is an ITAR-registered facility. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid Green Card.
Culture: Quality Is Built-In
We don’t treat inspection as a red-pen gate. Quality is engineered into how we interpret drawings, make parts, read measurements, and respond when trends drift. You’ll work in a clean, organized, tech-forward environment with teammates who respect precision and the impact of our products. We call it Paid to Think—your judgment and early intervention prevent customer issues.
Agreements & Confidentiality
You’ll sign a Restrictive Covenant Agreement (NDA) and are expected to safeguard sensitive company information, including customer/vendor data, processes, pricing, and operational/financial details.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive health: medical, prescription, dental, vision
- Life and disability coverage
- Supplemental health options
- Total wellbeing programs + mobile mental health support
- Financial Academy
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and education support
- Dedicated Manager of Training
- Dedicated HR support
- Employee advocacy for benefits questions
Standards You Work With
- ISO 13485
- AS9100 Experience