JACEI3-Quality Test Specialist 3 - J61-Metallic & Non-Metallic

Position Responsibilities:

• Set up, program, validate, and run CMM measurement routines for machined and composite components.
• Perform first-article inspections, in-process inspections, and audit measurements using CMM, on-machine probes, laser tracker, and hand measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, gage pins, etc.).
• Review and verify NC/CMM programs for accuracy and repeatability; act as an NC/CMM Programming Reviewer as needed.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to create and follow inspection plans.
• Record and document measurement results, generate inspection reports, and communicate findings to manufacturing and engineering to support disposition and corrective actions.
• Perform routine calibration checks and basic verification of metrology equipment; coordinate formal calibration as required.
• Mentor and train operators/inspectors on CMM operation, probing best practices, and use of hand measuring instruments.
• Work under general direction and escalate complex issues to engineering or quality as required.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years hands-on experience performing inspections and programming CMMs and other dimensional measurement systems (e.g., CMM, laser tracker, photogrammetry, portable arms, or on-machine probing).
• 3+ years experience applying GD&T to inspection tasks and interpreting engineering drawings.
• 3+ years experience performing inspections using on-machine probing and/or laser-tracking systems.
• Proficiency with hand measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, gage pins, etc.) and experience using them for verification and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work directly on the shop floor.

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years related inspection/CMM experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience programming and operating PC-DMIS or other CMM software.
• Experience working from CAD models to develop CMM routines.
• Experience with composite and metallic part inspection, including knowledge of composite layup and machining considerations.
• Previous experience mentoring or training other inspectors/operators.