Dimensional Metrology Mechanical QA Inspector

FFI Aerospace & Defense

  • Westminster, MD
  • Today

    Highlights

    Your day moves from blueprint to bench: interpreting drawings, setting up gauges, capturing precise measurements, and partnering with engineering and production to keep quality at the center of everything we ship. In the afternoon, you might join a root cause discussion with engineers, propose corrective actions, and help refine a control plan or inspection protocol.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestminster, MD

    Description

    Shape Product Quality, One Measurement at a Time

    Based in Westminster, MD, you will be the go-to expert who verifies that every mechanical component and assembly meets exacting specifications. Your day moves from blueprint to bench: interpreting drawings, setting up gauges, capturing precise measurements, and partnering with engineering and production to keep quality at the center of everything we ship.

    A Day in the Life

    Morning might start with a complex assembly. You’ll review the mechanical drawing, confirm tolerances, and perform a full dimensional check using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM. Midday, you’ll log inspection findings and flag any nonconformances with crisp documentation. In the afternoon, you might join a root cause discussion with engineers, propose corrective actions, and help refine a control plan or inspection protocol. You’ll wrap by updating records and staying current on the latest standards and best practices.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Perform detailed inspections of mechanical parts and assemblies to verify alignment with drawings, specifications, and standards.
    • Use a range of precision tools and test equipment to assess quality and functional performance.
    • Capture, organize, and maintain accurate inspection data and reports for quality assurance.
    • Work cross-functionally with engineering and production to surface issues and drive resolution.
    • Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions that elevate product quality.
    • Support the creation and rollout of quality procedures, checklists, and protocols.
    • Remain up to date on industry standards and evolving quality methodologies.

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification in quality/mechanical inspection preferred.
    • Hands-on experience in mechanical inspection or quality assurance within a manufacturing setting.
    • Strong fluency in reading mechanical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
    • Skilled with measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and a variety of gauges.
    • Exceptional attention to detail paired with solid analytical judgment.
    • Proven ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment.
    • Clear, effective written and verbal communication.

    Subject-Matter Proficiencies

    • GD&T
    • Quality Inspection Experience
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    • AS9100 Quality Systems
    • AS9102
    • Quality Control Experience
    • Tolerance Analysis
    • Tape Measure Reading
    • Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
    • Aerospace Manufacturing
    • First Article Inspection (FAI)
    • Quality Control Data Analysis
    • PPAP Process Experience
    • AS9100 Experience
    • Blueprint Reading

    Tools & Technologies You’ll Operate

    • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) — Zeiss, Mitutoyo
    • Measurement Gauges
    • Calipers and Micrometers

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