CMM Quality Assurance Technician (Zeiss Calypso)

Let’s Start with a Few Questions

Reports to: Quality & Safety Manager

• Do you speak GD&T as a second language?
• Have you run first article, in-process, and final inspections with confidence?
• Can you operate and troubleshoot a CMM—and prefer Zeiss with Calypso?
• Do you like turning customer specs into clear, accurate inspection criteria?

If yes, you’ll thrive as our go-to quality pro—ensuring every dimension, document, and device is exactly where it needs to be.

What You’ll Do

• Review customer contract requirements and compare them with manufacturing documentation so all obligations are identified and satisfied.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using calibrated equipment; capture results precisely per established procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain precision measuring devices following work instructions; keep due dates current across employee, customer-supplied, and company-owned assets.
• Complete and verify all shipping documentation to certify products meet every requirement before they leave our facility.
• Process nonconforming material and help determine root cause per standard work.
• Assist with training coworkers to strengthen inspection capability across the team.
• Translate customer specifications into the correct inspection criteria.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on inspection equipment.
• Finish all job-related paperwork and production reporting to accurately record time, attendance, and inventory.
• Keep your area clean, organized, and safe using 6S; perform internal 6S audits on schedule.
• Follow all safe practices, policies, and regulations.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years in Quality Control or Machining.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and logistics administration.
• Experience with optical comparator and profilometer.
• Advanced blueprint reading; strong command of GD&T and military specifications.
• CMM operation and troubleshooting skills; Zeiss Calypso preferred.
• Basic computer skills, strong math ability, and excellent written/verbal communication (Microsoft Office Suite).
• A collaborative mindset and comfort with challenging situations.

Nice-to-Haves

• Lean and quality system experience (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, AS9100D).
• Experience with ERP and quality software interfaces.

You’re Proficient In

• GD&T
• Quality inspection methodologies
• AS9100
• Precision measurement & hand metrology
• Advanced inspection & gage measurement

Tools You’ll Use

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) — Zeiss
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Optical Comparator and Profilometer